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Introducing the new AOSpine—EBSS.live app!

AOSpine EBSS.live is now available at your fingertips! The new AOSpine EBSS.live app can now be downloaded free of charge on your iPhone, iPod Touch and Android-based smart phones.

Election: Dr Jeff Wang is the next AOSpine International Board Chairperson

AOSpine is pleased to announce the results of the elections for the next AOSpine International Board Chairperson. Jeff Wang was elected democratically and approved by the AO Foundation Board of Directors (AOVA) and by the AOSpine International Board. His term will start on August 1st 2012.

Abstract submission deadline, January 16, 2012—World Forum for Spine Research 2012, Helsinki

We are happy to announce that the call for abstracts for the World Forum for Spine Research 2012: The Intervertebral Disc—from Degeneration to Pain is now officially open. You can submit your original research papers for oral presentations and/or posters.

AOSpine researcher engineers a living intervertebral disc implant

Dr Lawrence Bonassar's project on Intervertebral Disc Replacement Using Tissue Engineered Composites has received the Hansjörg Wyss Focus Award 2010. His work shows a lot of promise. A brief report.

Davos Courses 2011: a successful AOSpine Curriculum launch

The Davos Courses 2011 ended on December 15th. Participants from the four Advanced Courses, Masters Symposium and the Masters Knowledge Forum witnessed the launch and successful implementation of the new the AOSpine Curriculum through the four academically intensive days.

First AOSpine Seminar in Cuba: A New Vision

Cuba opened its doors to AOSpine for its very first seminar held in the country.

Davos Courses 2011: The Opening Ceremony

The AOSpine Davos Courses were officially opened this Sunday, December 11 at the Congress Centre in Davos. A brief and warm welcome speech by the AO Foundation President, Norbert Haas was followed by a quick tour on expectations in networking and education during Davos Courses by AOTrauma Education Commission Chairperson Kodi Kojima. AOSpine International Chairperson Luiz Vialle closed the session with a great personal touch: his own story on how he got involved with the AO Foundation.