CI MED Innovation Grand Rounds by Coen Wijdicks, PhD
- Event Type
- Seminar/Symposium
- Sponsor
- Carle Illinois College of Medicine
- Virtual
- Join online
- Date
- Mar 12, 2021 12:00 - 1:30 pm
- Speaker
- Coen Wijdicks, PhD, Director of Orthopedic Research, Arthrex
- Contact
- Angie Ellis
- amellis@illinois.edu
- Phone
- 217-300-1910
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- Originating Calendar
- Carle Illinois College of Medicine General Events
Advancements in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Innovative Technologies and Novel Techniques
by Dr. Coen Wijdicks
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Innovation Grand Rounds
Friday, March 12, 2021
noon – 1:00 p.m. Hear from Coen Wijdicks
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Reflection & DialogueZoom Call-in: go.illinois.edu/innovationgrandrounds
Abstract:
Dr. Coen Wijdicks will highlight innovative technologies and novel approaches in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. He also will discuss the impact of research and metrics on driving advancements in this common orthopedic surgery.
Biography:
Coen A. Wijdicks, PhD, is the director of orthopedic research at Arthrex, Inc., a pioneer in the field of arthroscopy and minimally invasive orthopedics. Dr. Wijdicks leads a global team with specializations in the fields of biomechanics, biomaterials, and clinical research. His team supports more than 300 ongoing research initiatives. Dr. Wijdicks holds a B.S. degree from Colorado State University, an M.S. degree from Rush University Graduate College, and a doctoral degree from the University of Oslo. He has published more than 140 peer-reviewed scientific articles and presented scores of abstracts to national and international meetings.