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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

From a chat at OARSI Vienna 2024 to an international research exchange! 🌍 Dr Karl Morgan used the OARSI Travel Scholarship to join A/Prof Matthew Harkey at Michigan State University, training in knee ultrasound after ACL reconstruction. Applications open later this year: buff.ly/ld8pa98

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Monthly #OARSI ECI Spotlight: Introducing Filippo Recenti from Lund University and Università di Genova ! Filippo will be supporting the ECI Journal Peer Reviewer Training Program. His research focuses on the role of multimorbidity in the development and management of OA.

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today is World Osteoarthritis Day. A day to acknowledge the over 600 million people living with osteoarthritis worldwide, and to recognise the researchers working to change what their future looks like We're proud to be part of a global community working together to advance OA 🌍

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🔬 OARSI ECI Research Spotlight: Dr. Jenna Schulz MPT, PhD (Postdoc @ UBC) studies knee OA & female athlete health across the lifespan. 📣 She's recruiting participants - especially researchers! See image for details & take the survey: buff.ly/GB0xSvp #osteoarthritis #femaleathletehealth #OARSI

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

ECI Travel Support Award is back for OARSI 2027 in Barcelona! A limited number of $1,000 awards are available to help Early Career Investigators attend Congress - apply during abstract submission. 🗓️ Deadline: October 21, 2026 🔗 buff.ly/j9rgVvK #OARSI2027 #EarlyCareerInvestigator

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

OARSI LIVE Webinar | September 18, 8am ET Join experts in the field for a conversation about identifying effective interventions for OA and whether it's time to move beyond statistical significance. Q&A to follow. Free for OARSI members! Register here: buff.ly/Ejaomvj

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

📣 An OARSI ECI-led Initiative (Jade He & Karl Morgan): The OARSI Human Movement Biomechanics Discussion Group is conducting a global survey to understand how researchers and healthcare professionals perceive and use biomechanics in osteoarthritis research and care. Link: buff.ly/jpKBb8t

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

📢 Barcelona is calling! Abstract submissions for the OARSI 2027 World Congress on Osteoarthritis are officially open. Key dates: Aug 17, 2026: Submission site opens Oct 21, 2026: Submission deadline Submit here: lnkd.in/eMSGceZQ #OARSI2027 #Osteoarthritis #Barcelona

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Did you know that OARSI provides opportunities for trainees to participate in international and national exchanges? Read more about Travis Haber's exchange at the University of Southern Denmark in Denmark here: buff.ly/xBJkM08 Stay tuned for when applications are due!

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

OARSI LIVE Webinar | May 20, 8 am ET Join Prof Steve Messier for a conversation about the challenges and realities of designing and funding OA prevention trials. Q&A to follow. Free for OARSI members! Register here: buff.ly/VJWZf5s

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Seen a poster that stands out? 👀 🏆 Vote for the People’s Choice Award 📱 Scan the QR code at the poster area 🗳️ Choose your favorite in each category: Basic Science and Clinical Science Help recognize outstanding work by ECIs!

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Meet the OARSI ECI Committee! Join those attending #OARSI2026 and come chat with us to learn how to get involved 👋 #OARSI2026

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Congrats to our Early Career Investigators who received the Highest Rated Abstracts Award! 👏

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Are you an early career investigator interested in osteoarthritis? OARSI is recruiting 1 Early Career Investigator for a 3-year role on their ECI Committee - leading events, shaping programming & supporting mentoring 📅 Apply by May 4, 2026 at oarsi.org/volunteer

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Share the questions you’re wrestling with (design, models, missing data, reviewers, pivots) and help shape our live panel for the upcoming ECI Luncheon Workshop: Nuances in Numbers!

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Meet the Early Career Investigators nominated for the Best Basic and Clinical Science Poster Award at this year’s OARSI Congress. Stop by their posters on April 24 (Basic Science) and April 25 (Clinical Science) Be sure to vote for the 🗳️ People’s Choice Poster Award using the QR codes available.

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Designing Research With People, Not For People 📍 OARSI Pre‑Congress Workshop 🗓 23 April 2026, 8–10:30am How can co-design move beyond tokenism to genuine partnership? Featuring researchers and people with lived experience from COAN. Register today: buff.ly/NJnzVDk

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🏆 New #OARSI 2026 Poster Awards! 1. Basic Science 2. Clinical Science 3. People’s Choice At Congress: scan QR codes to vote for your favorite!

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

At #OARSI: ECI Luncheon Workshop Nuances in Numbers: Matching Methods to Data & Questions in OA Research - Case-based talks - Stats editor insights - Small-group discussion - Live Q&A Bring your questions & join the conversation!

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This month’s featured #OARSI ECI publications highlight 2025 year-in-review papers across key areas: 🧬 Genetics, genomics & epigenetics 📊 Epidemiology & therapy 🔬 Biology A great snapshot of where the field is headed!

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Interested in peer review? Join us at #OARSI2026 to hear from the OARSI ECI cohort!

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

OARSI LIVE Webinar | March 18, 5 pm ET A/Prof Dr. Stephanie Filbay will take a deep dive into the latest research on healing ACL ruptures through non-surgical management. Q&A to follow. Free for OARSI members! buff.ly/Yjic20a!

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Monthly #OARSI ECI Publication: Prof. Christian Barton and collaborators discuss findings from the MOTION study, a large cohort and implementation study examining care pathways and outcomes for people with knee osteoarthritis referred to Australian public hospitals. Read more here: buff.ly/C8cJ8CZ

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Kick off #OARSI2026 with Pre-Congress Workshops. These sessions are designed for in-depth learning and interactive discussion on key OA topics. 📅 Workshop spaces are limited and first-come, first-served. Register with Congress: buff.ly/QzjZU1o

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Monthly #OARSI ECI Spotlight: Introducing Melissa Haberfield from La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia! Melissa’s socials: -LinkedIn: buff.ly/b2Qdv8r

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🚨 Reminder to submit your Late-Breaking Abstract for #OARSI2026! Missed the abstract deadline? Here’s your second chance! Submit your work to present at OARSI Congress in West Palm Beach, Florida as an oral talk, flash talk, or poster. 📅 Deadline: February 11, 2026 🔗 Submit here: lnkd.in/g5aS4FKs

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

OARSI LIVE Webinar | Feb 11, 5:30pm ET Prof. Dr. Kim Bennell and Dr. Travis Haber will discuss ongoing uncertainties in research regarding exercise and physical activity for hip and knee osteoarthritis. Q&A to follow. Free registration for OARSI members! 🔗 buff.ly/Q4c7Cjl

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Monthly #OARSI ECI Publication: Rachel Almaw (our ECI of the month!) and researchers' at the University of Waterloo explore lived experiences of osteoarthritis pain in their qualitative study! 📄 Read the study here: buff.ly/aieZqwj

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Did you know that OARSI provides opportunities for trainees to participate in international and national exchanges? Read more about Asmaa’s exchange at the Center of Experimental Orthopaedics in Germany here: buff.ly/fGmdkTg

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

🚨 Late-Breaking Abstracts for #OARSI2026 are now open! Missed the abstract deadline? Here’s your second chance! Submit your work By February 11, 2026 to present at the OARSI World Congress in West Palm Beach, Florida as an oral talk, flash talk, or poster. 🔗 Submit here: buff.ly/uPaISVf

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Monthly #OARSI ECI Spotlight: Introducing Rachel Almaw from Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia! Rachel's socials: - LinkedIn: buff.ly/64Jih67 - Bluesky: buff.ly/8dlP8jL

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Monthly #OARSI ECI Pub: Dr. Larissa Rix's systematic review on SPECT/CT for knee cartilage lesions. SPECT/CT outperformed other imaging in some cases & useful when conventional imaging shows no lesions or doesn't match patient symptoms. 📄 Read more: buff.ly/EbMOrXf

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

🎓 OARSI 2026 Travel Scholarship Program for Early Career Investigators! Apply by January 9, 2026. Up to $7,000 USD available (limited awards). Requirements: ✓ OARSI Member ✓ Degree <10 yrs OR enrolled ✓ Proposal + Support Letters ✓ CV + Budget 📋 Submit application here: oarsi.org/scholarships

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Monthly #OARSI ECI Publication: Melissa Haberfield and researchers provide insights into gender-specific ACL rehab in BJSM. Gender-specific training, life demands & female health considerations could reduce disparities and improve outcomes #ACL #ECI Read more: buff.ly/49THcFg

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Monthly #OARSI ECI Spotlight: Introducing Dr. Larissa Rix from Keele University in Newcastle, UK! Larissa’s socials: -LinkedIn: buff.ly/sDlQXJL /

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Monthly #OARSI ECI Publication: Ananya Goyal and researchers at Stanford provide insights into how PET-MR imaging can measure bone responses to joint loading in OA! Combining imaging with biomechanics holds promise for personalized OA care. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

1 day left to submit abstracts for the 2026 OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis to be held in West Palm Beach, Florida! Deadline to apply is November 19, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET ☀️🌴 Click here: lnkd.in/eMSGceZQ to read additional information on the submission process and ECI Travel Awards! #OARSI

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Monthly #OARSI ECI Publication: Dr. Lauren Straatman's team found that in females with knee OA & higher BMI, elevated IL-10 levels were associated with preserved knee extensor strength - highlighting the importance of sex-specific factors in OA. Read: www.clinbiomech.com/article/S026...

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Monthly #OARSI ECI Spotlight: Introducing Ananya Goyal from Stanford University in California, USA. Ananya’s socials: -LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ananya-go...

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

✈️ Travel Award for ECIs to attend OARSI World Congress 2026! Apply by Nov 16. Limited awards! Requirements: ✓ Abstract as ECI first author ✓ Degree <10 yrs OR enrolled ✓ Letter + CV More info: congress.oarsi.org/awards; Apply: buff.ly/ip9a7I1 #OARSI2026 #ECIAward

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Monthly #OARSI ECI Publication: @amandality.bsky.social and her team identified miR-126-3p as a promising biomarker for knee #OA. It reduces angiogenesis and mitigates disease severity, supporting its potential as a therapeutic target.

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

OARSI LIVE Webinar | Nov 12, 3-4pm ET Prof. Dr. Peter van der Kraan presents and discusses his recent paper exploring OA as a biological aging process rooted in evolution. Prof. Dr. David Hunter will discuss clinical implications. Q&A to follow. Free registration for OARSI members! buff.ly/3zw5shm

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Monthly #OARSI ECI Publication: @AndreaBruder and her team identified key knee health research priorities for women with knee injuries: (1) Best practice management & rehab (2) Social & gendered factors (3) Physical & psychological factors Read: www.jospt.org/doi/full/10....

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Don’t forget to submit your @OARSInews World Congress abstract! Deadline to submit is November 19 at 11:59 pm (ET). Click here: congress.oarsi.org/abstract-sub... to read additional information on the submission process

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Monthly #OARSI ECI Spotlight: Introducing Dr. Andrea M. Bruder from La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Andrea’s socials: -X : @AndreaBruder -BlueSky: @andreabruder.bsky.social -LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/andreabru...

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Did you know that, in addition to the OARSI ECI Committee, OARSI have over 10 Committees that you can join as an OARSI member? If you're interested to join one, check out the current members and approach us in Incheon to learn more about what we do: buff.ly/3XK3haD

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

OARSI 2025 is just around the corner and the OARSI ECI committee is looking forward to meet you there! Don’t miss the ECI highlights below 👇 Curious about the OARSI ECI committee? Come and chat with us in Incheon, you can see our members here: buff.ly/4hiiIxH

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OARSI Early Career Investigators @oarsi-eci.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

📣 The OARSI Asian Alliance Committee presents the March Live Webinar: Year in review: Molecular Biomarkers of OA Join Dr Ron June, PhD for an informative talk on Thursday March 6th, 2025 at 7.30-8.30am EST Register here: buff.ly/4bjmh5e @OARSInew @RonJune

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