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CI MED Innovation Grand Rounds by Coen Wijdicks, PhD

Event Type
Seminar/Symposium
Sponsor
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Virtual
wifi event
Date
Mar 12, 2021   12:00 - 1:30 pm  
Speaker
Coen Wijdicks, PhD, Director of Orthopedic Research, Arthrex
Contact
Angie Ellis
E-Mail
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 & Dialogue

 

Zoom 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. 

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