International Symposium
on
Ligaments & Tendons - XIV (ISL&T-XIV)

Friday, March 27, 2015

Las Vegas, Nevada




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The 14th International Symposium on Ligaments and Tendons (ISL&T-XIV) hosted by Dr. Savio Woo and Dr. Stavros Thomopoulos was held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The International Program Committee selected "Enthesis" as the main theme for this year's Symposium along with the following theme topics: Tissue Engineering, Structural-Function Relationships, Development, Healing and Regeneration.

Following ISL&T tradition, the all-day meeting was concluded with a banquet at Joyful House Cuisine. Attendees enjoyed great Chinese cuisine and socializing with others. We would like to extend a special thank you to the faculty sponsors for their financial support of the ISL&T banquet.


ISLT - XIV Award Winners

Savio L-Y. Woo Young Researcher Award Winner

Sarah Rooney

University of Pittsburgh

Abstract: Genetic Response of Rat Supraspinatus Tendon and Muscle to Exercise

Sarah Rooney


Best Research Fellow Paper

Nathan Dyment
University of Connecticut Health Center

Abstract: Enthesis Mineral Apposition During Postnatal Growth and Following Joint Destabilization in the Adult

Nathan Dyment


Best Student Paper

Kathryn Farraro
University of Pittsburgh

Abstract: A Novel Magnesium Ring for Regeneration of an Injured Anterior Cruciate Ligament - In Vitro and In Vivo Studies in Goats

Katie Farraro


Best Poster (Tie)

Jonquil Flowers
University of Pittsburgh

Abstract: A Novel Magnesium Based Suture Anchor for Soft Tissue Fixation

Jonquil Flowers


Katie Trella
University of Illinois at Chicago

Abstract: Development of a Novel Murine Achilles Tendon Explant System

Katie Trella




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Supporters

We gratefully ackowledge the support of the following individuals, whose generosity helped make ISL&T-XIV possible.

Dr. Kai-Ming Chan
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Ranjan Gupta
University of California, Irvine

Dr. Thay Lee
University of California, Irvine
 
Dr. Helen H. Lu
Columbia University
 
Dr. Lou Soslowsky
University of Pennsylvania
 
Dr. Stavros Thomopoulos
Washington University
 
Dr. James Wang
University of Pittsburgh
 
Dr. Jennifer Wayne
Virginia Commonwealth University
 
Dr. Savio L-Y. Woo
Musculoskeletal Research Center, University of Pittsburgh