Research information
Basic and clinical research within AOSpine aims to exploit the synergies between science and surgery in the creation of unique knowledge.
We offer networks of research teams that are pioneering projects specific to and across regions. The AOSpine Research Commission (AOSRC) manages the global basic and clinical research efforts within AOSpine. This includes overseeing the AOSpine Research Network (AOSRN), an affiliation of research institutes that conduct collaborative research towards a common goal: understanding the pathogenesis of disc degeneration and its potential treatment.

In 2006 an open call to support the AOSRN resulted in 38 high-quality pre-applications from the USA, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Funding for seven research centers around the globe for the next 3-5 years continues AOSpine’s efforts to understand and fight the severe clinical problem of disc degeneration.

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AOSpine Research Commission
Responsible to run global research initiatives, share expertise, and leverage resources across regions. This body defines, integrates, and implements coherent policies for the good of the whole organisation.
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ChairpersonKenneth Cheung  
Commission memberHelton DefinoCommission memberMichael Fehlings
Commission memberKeita Ito  



  
AOSpine Basic Research Committee
This group manages and coordinates research groups by monitoring objectives, timelines, and budgets.
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ChairpersonKeita Ito  
Committee memberHelton Defino  



  
AOSpine Clinical Research Committee
Evaluates the end efficacy and safety results of particular health care practices and interventions.
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ChairpersonMichael Fehlings  
Committee memberManuel AlvaradoCommittee memberShashank Kale
Committee memberBranko KopjarCommittee memberTeija Lund
Committee memberChristopher Shaffrey  



  
AOSpine Research Network
Established in 2002 as a loose network of research institutes willing to collaborate and share information in the field of the Intervertebral Disc. This year 7 research grants were awarded to centers across the globe.
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ChairpersonKeita Ito  
Research network memberNorbert BoosResearch network memberAri Borthakur
Research network memberDanny ChanResearch network memberStephen Ferguson
Research network memberKam W LeongResearch network memberDaisuke Sakai
Research network memberThomas Steffen  



  
AOSpine Classification Group
Newly formed this year with highly motivated members selected for worldwide representation, to develop and validate a universally accepted comprehensive injury classification system of the spine.
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ChairpersonBartolomé Marré  
Medical coordinatorMax ReinholdScientific coordinatorLaurent Audigé
Classification group memberCarlo BellabarbaClassification group memberJavier Matta
Classification group memberCumhur Oner