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. 2025 Sep 1;104(9):831-837.
doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002782. Epub 2025 May 23.

Call for a Translational Orthobiologics Fellowship in the Era of Regenerative Medicine

Shannon Strader  1 , Andrew Villaseñor  2 , Saranya Wyles  3 , Priya Chandan  4 , Carmen Terzic  5 , Allison C Bean  6 , Zubin Master  7
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Call for a Translational Orthobiologics Fellowship in the Era of Regenerative Medicine

Shannon Strader et al. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. .

Abstract

Regenerative medicine is a rapidly advancing field, particularly within the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. While orthobiologics are currently being used in clinical practice, there remains a need for high-quality clinical trials and translational research to standardize treatments and improve patient outcomes. Education is vital for streamlining development of evidence-based, practical, and effective treatments. In this article, we highlight the need for a 1-yr advanced fellowship in translational orthobiologics aiming to create a standardized core curriculum targeting physicians involved in treating musculoskeletal diseases. The fellowship's objectives include advancing translational orthobiologics research, ethical considerations, and promoting effective communication regarding orthobiologic therapies. Such a program would serve as a foundation for physicians interested in conducting clinically oriented orthobiologics research for musculoskeletal disorders while improving the development of safe and effective therapeutics related to musculoskeletal disorders.

Keywords: Clinical Trials; Orthobiologics; Regenerative Rehabilitation; Research.

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