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Growing Together: The ON Foundation's Impact in 2025

As we look back on 2025, we want to share a snapshot of what we have achieved together — across education, research, innovation, and global collaboration.

Thanks to your engagement and support, ON Foundation continues to grow as a platform that connects people, advances knowledge, and supports the next generation in orthoregenerationIn 2025, our network reached 4,153 members across 108 countries, reflecting the truly international nature of the orthoregeneration community. This growth highlights a shared commitment: building better solutions for joint preservation, cartilage repair, biologics, and regenerative orthopedics worldwide. 

👩‍⚕️ Supporting the Next Generation

Our member community remains strongly driven by early-career professionals, with 59.6% young professionals, 24.6% advanced professional and 15.7% senior professionals. 

We are proud that ON Foundation continues to serve as a bridge between education and real-world clinical impact — supporting students, residents, fellows, and emerging researchers in orthoregeneration.

In 2026, we will continue expanding opportunities for education, research support, and community-building — while strengthening the visibility and understanding of orthoregeneration worldwide.

We look forward to sharing upcoming initiatives, new glossary terms, and new podcast episodes with you soon.

Learn more about ON Foundation's impact here: Facts & Figures 2025

Share this with colleagues who are yet not members but would benefit from our programs! 

Thank you for being part of ON Foundation.

Together, we are building the future of orthoregeneration.

Warm regards,

ON Foundation Team

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Apply now for our various Education Support Programs!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? The ON Foundation offers multiple prestigious education grants and fellowships designed to advance your professional development:

• ON/ICRS Translational Orthoregeneration Research Fellowship 2025 - USA
  
• Clinical Fellowships at various expert centers
• ON/EORS Education Grants 2025
• ON/AOSSM Education Scholarships 2025

Don't miss out! Application deadlines are approaching rapidly. These competitive programs offer career-changing opportunities for medical professionals in orthopedics and orthoregeneration.

Visit our website today for eligibility requirements, application procedures, and submission deadlines. Your next career breakthrough could be just an application away!

Apply today: Education Support Programs

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Growing Together: The ON Foundation's Impact in 2024

Exciting facts and figures to kickstart your regenerative weekend!

Our global network myON grew by more than 11% last year and now connects over 3,700 members from 104 countries worldwide!

We're proud to have supported 85 young researchers and surgeons in 2024 through our various programs.

Learn more about the #onfoundation's impact: Facts & Figures 2024

Share this with colleagues who would also like to benefit from our programs but are not yet members. They can register here for free and join us in advancing orthoregeneration: myON

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MIT Course: Free Access to the Future of Tissue Engineering and Organ Regeneration

Are you interested in tissue engineering and organ regeneration? Then take a look at the video recordings of the instructive MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) course, taught by renowned orthoregeneration expert Myron Spector, a distinguished member of our Board:
Tissue Engineering and Organ Regeneration.

This foundational course offers invaluable insights into the science and clinical applications of regenerative medicine.

Perfect weekend learning, completely free for myON members!

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Episode 2 of our ONcase Night is online!

Dive into an engaging case study with Prof. Markus Walther on "Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus in a Young Athlete." Discover the challenges and treatment strategies for persistent ankle pain after a sprain. 

The experts Prof. Jos Malda, Dr. Christopher D. Murawski, MD, and Macalus V. Hogan provide their insights on the science and clinical evidence. In addition, the patient shares his personal experience and perspective.

Grab your drink and enjoy this relaxed, entertaining educational experience! 
Watch now: ONcase Night Episode 2

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Reorganization and new Executive Director at the ON Foundation

Exciting News! After the most successful year since our foundation, we bid farewell to our esteemed Executive Director, Kay Horsch, as he embarks on a new adventure. We thank Kay for his dedication and leadership, and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Stepping into the role of Executive Director is Takanobu Oshima, Manager Research & Education at the ON Foundation, who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to ensure continued success for the foundation. Join us in welcoming Takanobu as he officially assumes his new responsibilities on May 1, 2024.

Additionally, our team members Kerstin Rauch, Manager Communications & Marketing, and Caroline Cinnanti, Manager Operations & Events, will be taking on additional responsibilities to maintain excellence in our programs and initiatives.

We remain committed to advancing orthoregeneration and maintaining strong relationships with our external partners. Together, we will drive innovation and education and make a difference in orthopedic tissue regeneration. Thank you for your continued support as we embark on this exciting new journey!

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Leadership change as the ON Foundations ventures into the next phase of development

After six incredible years since our founding, we stand at the brink of our next developmental phase. We are announcing a change in leadership that marks a significant milestone in our journey. Under the visionary leadership of Kay Horsch, we have grown into an outstanding global non-profit organization that fosters valuable partnerships and a vast network of over 3,500 members. With our commitment to advancing orthoregeneration, we have supported over 90 projects that have resulted in more than 40 publications. Our dedication to education has supported over 500 young doctors and scientists through fellowships and scholarships. Additionally, we have introduced unique educational formats such as ONstage, ONcase Night, ONtheGo and cONsensus.

With gratitude, we acknowledge Kay for his instrumental role in shaping the ON Foundation during its establishment phase. His leadership and vision have been pivotal in our success. Kay will now gracefully pass the torch to new leadership, actively involved until April 2024 to ensure a seamless transition. Thank you Kay for your unwavering dedication and substantial contributions. We wish you continued success in all your future endeavors!

Looking forward with great enthusiasm, we anticipate sustained growth and impact under the guidance of our new leadership. Stay tuned for updates!

Thank you all for being an integral part of our journey.

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With deep sorrow, we bid farewell to an extraordinary member of our ON Expert Team, Professor Arnold Caplan. With heavy hearts, we pay tribute to a pioneer and trailblazer in Mesenchymal Stem Cell research, whose dedication and foresight laid the groundwork for groundbreaking advancements in orthoregeneration.

Professor Caplan was not only the discoverer of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) but also an unparalleled role model for all of us. His tireless vision of utilizing cells for the benefit of patients inspired not only the us but the entire global scientific community.

His unforgettable lectures at ONstage will be remembered as a source of inspiration. Through numerous personal conversations with him, we experienced not only a brilliant scientist but also a compassionate mentor and friend. Professor Caplan displayed remarkable openness to the next generation of scientists and clinicians. With his high intelligence and strong empathy, he became a cherished idol and visionary, extending his influence far beyond the boundaries of his field.

His commitment to orthoregeneration has profoundly shaped our understanding of regenerative medicine. We are deeply grateful to Professor Arnold Caplan for his years of support, tireless efforts, and legacy. In his spirit, we will continue to wholeheartedly work towards realizing his visionary ideals and contribute to the continuation of his legacy. May his legacy live on in the hearts of all those whose lives he touched through his groundbreaking work. RIP

Matthias Steinwachs (President)
ON Foundation Board
ON Expert Team
Kay Horsch (Executive Director) and Team

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Did you miss the very last episode of the ICRS Winglet TV Series "The Wonderful World of Cartilage Restoration and Joint Preservation"? The ON Foundation is proud to have been scientific partner of the series! 

If you are working on orthoregeneration and orthobiologics, don't miss this last episode and watch the post-live version online for free:

• Episode 6 "Cells, Signals & Scaffolds in Orthobiologics: How Does it Work?", December 14, 2023: www.icrs006.winglet.live 
• As bonus material you can enjoy an inspiring video of our penultimate ONstage event: "How Biomaterials Take Regenerative Cells to the Wound" by John Davies.
  

How to get free access: 

• Click on the link above.
• Log in or sign up.
• Add the event to your shopping cart via "GET TICKET".
• Enter the voucher code "ONFoundation@ICRS2023" at the beginning of the booking process. The booking can then be completed free of charge.

Have fun watching!