2026 Biologic Interventions for Spinal Pathologies interactive program

*Programming current as of August 16, 2026 and is subject to change.

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2026 Biologic Interventions for Spinal Pathologies

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    6:30-7:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
     
    7:00-7:05 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
    Course Chairs
     
    7:05-8:25 a.m. Myth Busters and Misunderstanding in Spine Healing
    Moderator: Raymond J. Hah, MD

    15 Min FDA Classes and Approval Process
    Lisa A. Ferrara, PhD
    15 Min Spine Market Landscape
    TBD
    15 Min Myth Busters for Orthobiologics
    Peter G. Passias, MD
    15 Min Myth Busters in Defining Spinal Fusion
    TBD
    20 Min Panel Discussion: All the Questions I’ve Been Afraid to Ask About Biologics
    Hah, Fellow, Junior Attending, Passias
     
    8:25 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Human Tissue Products (Allograft, CBM and DBM)
    Moderator: Greg Schroeder, MD

    15 Min Introduction
    Carl A. Gregory, PhD
    45 Min Industry Presentations (3x15 Min)
    20 Min Gloves Off! What Are the True Benefits?
    Schroeder, Gregory, Junior Attending
     
    9:45-10:00 a.m. Break
     
    10:00-11:20 a.m. Bioactive Materials
    Moderator: Brandon D. Lawrence, MD

    15 Min Introduction
    Chris Arts, PhD
    45 Min Industry Presentations (3x15 Min)
    20 Min Panel Discussion
     
    11:20 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Proteins, Peptides, and Drugs for Bone Health and Bone Healing
    Moderator: TBD

    15 Min Intro and Overview of All New BMPs
    Christopher D. Chaput, MD
    45 Min Industry Presentations (3x15 Min)
    20 Min Panel Discussion
     
    12:40-1:20 p.m. Lunch
     
    1:20-2:40 p.m. Metal Matters and PEEK Updates
    Moderator: TBD

    15 Min Intro on the Latest Updates
    45 Min Industry Presentations (3x15 Min)
    20 Min Panel Discussion
     
    2:40-2:55 p.m. Break
     
    2:55-4:15 p.m. Disc, Soft Tissue, and Nerve Regeneration
    Moderator: Zorica Buser, PhD, MBA

    15 Min Intro on the Latest Trends
    Celeste Abjornson, PhD
    45 Min Industry Presentations (3x15 Min)
    20 Min Panel Discussion
     
    4:15-4:25 p.m. Break
     
    4:25-5:15 p.m. Round Table Discussions: Goals for 2027
    Moderators: Course Chairs
     
    5:15 p.m. Course Adjourns

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