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Thanks to our donors, we awarded $1.2M in research grants and $90K for research education programs in 2024! Discover the impact: bit.ly/2024-OREF-AR #OrthopaedicResearch

Watch Dr. Laura Moore of the Hospital for Special Surgery receive the big news here: bit.ly/2025NIGMoore #orthopaedicresearch

Imagine the impact we could make for the millions of people in the U.S. with a disabling #musculoskeletal condition if we had more funding. Just $5,000 can start a new investigator on the path to a clinical practice breakthrough. Donate TODAY: oref.org/donate

Reduce your risk for injury during the heat of the #summer! Our partner, @AAOS1, offers some hot tips to stay cool during this latest #heatwave, including staying hydrated. Learn the signs of heat injury and prevention here: bit.ly/46LmVYS

Thanks to our donors, we awarded $1.2M in research grants and $90K for research education programs in 2024! Discover the impact: bit.ly/2024-OREF-AR #OrthopaedicResearch

Nominations are now open! The @ORSsociety / OREF Distinguished Investigator Award honors an individual who has significantly contributed to orthopaedic research through their scientific achievements and their commitment of time and service. Visit: bit.ly/distinguished-…

There is power in your support! In 2024, our generous donors helped fund more than 30 innovative studies! OREF has funded over 4700 research grants and awards, representing nearly $150 million in support of groundbreaking #MSK research. Donate TODAY: oref.org/annual

OREF Multimodal #Musculoskeletal Perioperative Pain Management Grant in collaboration with the @AANAORG provides $92,500 in funding for research focused on the broad area of perioperative musculoskeletal pain management. Learn more here: bit.ly/OREF-AANA-Grant

Abstracts Due Aug. 25 for the ORS 2026 Annual Meeting on March 27-31, 2026 in Charlotte, NC, and will bring together attendees of all career levels and disciplines to connect and explore the latest innovations in orthopaedics. Submit Your Abstract at ors.org/2026abstractsOP

New Investigator Grant provides $50,000 to advance the scientific training of the next generation of #orthopaedic physician-scientists with seed and start-up funding for promising research projects. Visit bit.ly/OREF_NewInvest… for more information.

Request for Applications (RFAs) for more than $550,000 in funding, including the OREF Career Development Grant is now OPEN! #orthotwitter #researchgrants Visit bit.ly/3QQYT6q for more info!

Are you on the @OREFtoday email list? Interested in learning more about #OREFgrants? Sign up at bit.ly/3bl84Hr to stay current on funding opportunities and more.

Watch as OREF President Dr. Jacobs delivers the exciting news to our 2025 Career Development Grant recipient, Nicholas Bedard, MD of @MayoClinic that his research on improving treatments for joint infection has been selected for funding: bit.ly/2025CDG_Bedard

The $20,000 OREF Clinical Research Award recognizes outstanding clinical research related directly to musculoskeletal disease or injury. Winners will be recognized at the 2026 @AAOS1 Annual Meeting and the @ORSsociety Annual Meeting. Learn more here: bit.ly/oref-clinical-…

The $300,000 Career Development Grant provides funding over three years to encourage investigators to commit to a career in scientific research. Research may be basic, translational, clinical and/or health services. bit.ly/OREF-CareerDev…

"Who can apply for an OREF Grant?" Get the answer to this question and others on our Grant FAQ page. Go there now: bit.ly/OREF-FAQs

NEW! OREF/John W. Brown Early-Stage Investigator Enabling Technologies in Musculoskeletal Care Research Grant provides $100,000 for research that will address the use of enabling technologies in musculoskeletal health care. Click here to apply: bit.ly/OREF-John-Brow…

OREF Turns 70! Thanks to our donors, OREF has funded nearly $150 million in research grants and awards, supporting research that has changed clinical practice and improved patient outcomes. Look through our timeline here: bit.ly/oref-timeline

Reduce your risk for injury during the heat of the #summer! Our partner, @AAOS1, offers some hot tips to stay cool during this latest #heatwave, including staying hydrated. Learn the signs of heat injury and prevention here: bit.ly/46LmVYS

New Investigator Grant provides $50,000 to advance the scientific training of the next generation of #orthopaedic physician-scientists with seed and start-up funding for promising research projects. Visit bit.ly/OREF_NewInvest… for more information.