This Live Stream Event is Open to ISELP Members and Members of IGNITE.

The International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) and IGNITE are proud to present a unique two-day educational program exploring the rapidly evolving field of orthobiologics for the axial skeleton. Bringing together internationally recognized leaders in both equine and human sports medicine, this collaborative event will examine the latest scientific evidence, imaging techniques, anatomy, regenerative therapies, rehabilitation strategies, and clinical applications shaping the future of biologic treatments. Through lectures, translational discussions, case-based panels, and interactive question-and-answer sessions, participants will gain valuable insight into how advancements in human and veterinary medicine can inform one another, providing practical knowledge to improve patient outcomes while fostering a deeper understanding of where orthobiologic therapies are headed over the next decade.

ISELP / IGNITE

Orthobiologics and Therapeutics Series: The Axial Skeleton

November 8-9, 2026

Sunday, November 8th

7:30am-8:00am: Sponsor Welcome Video

8:00am-8:30am: Talk for setting the stage - TBD

8:30am-9:15am: Orthobiologics in Equine Medicine: overview of where the science is steering DVM’s in the practice of treating athletes – Laurie Goodrich, DVM

9:15am-9:30am: Questions and answers

9:30am-10:15am: Orthobiologics in Human Medicine: overview of where the science is steering MDs in practice of treating athletes with orthobiologics- Chris Williams, MD

10:15am-10:30am: Questions and answers

10:30am-11:00am: Break - Sponsor Video

11:00am-11:45am - Joint & Soft Tissue Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton – Erik Bergman, DVM

11:45-12:00 pm: Q and A

12:00pm-1:00pm: Break - Sponsor Video

1:00pm-1:15pm: What is the “Functional Spinal Unit” and why does it matter? Chris Williams, MD

1:15pm- 2:00pm Therapeutic strategies for managing human athletes with spine related issues (include case presentations) - Chris Williams

2:00pm-3:00pm: Joint & Soft Tissue Imaging of the Equine skeleton– Kurt Selberg, DVM

3:00pm-3:30pm: Break - Sponsor Video

3:30pm-4:00pm: Building Evidence: overview of registries, data biologic groups, ECR equine and human – Mindy Story, DVM, Mark Revenaugh, DVM, & Chris Williams, MD

4:00pm-5:00pm: Panel & Case Presentation: Diagnosing, treating, rehabbing, and managing Common clinical findings (muscle pain/ neck pain/ spondylitis/ si pain etc)

Monday, November 9th

7:30am-8:00am: Sponsor Welcome Video

8:00am-8:30am: Comparing the Use of Orthobiologics & Corticosteroids in the Human

Back/Sports Medicine – Chris Williams MD

8:30am-9:00am: Comparing the Use of Orthobiologics & Corticosteroids in the Equine

Back/Sports medicine – Kent Allen, DVM

9:00am-9:45am: Surgery of the Equine Axial Skeleton, John Janicek, DVM

9:45am-10:00am: Q&A

10:00am-10:30am: The Core of the Matter: Evidence-Based Rehabilitation of Equine Neck and Back Disorders. – Melissa King, DVM

10:30am-11:00am: Break - Sponsor Video

11:00am-11:30am: Equine spine initiative overview -John Janicek, DVM

11:30am-12:00pm: Meta analysis of Sacroiliac issues in horses project- Melissa King

12:00pm- 1:00pm: Break - Sponsor Video

1:00pm-1:30pm Treating the Joint Like an Organ & Preparing Joint for Treatment – Beau Whitaker, DVM

1:30pm-2:00pm: Blood based autologous products-practical considerations and most current thinking- Mark Revenaugh DVM

2:00-2:15: Use of Amnion – Hilltop biosciences

2:15- 2:45pm: Fat derived Stem Cells - Phillippe Benoit

2:45-3:00 Q and A

3:00pm-3:30pm: Break - Sponsor Video

3:30pm-4:15pm: Is Polyacrylamide Gel the Answer for all Joint Problems? – Erin Contino, DVM

4:15pm-4:30pm: Xenogeneic Approach to Stem Cells

4:30pm-4:45pm: Overview of umbilical products

4:45pm-5:30pm: Panel Discussion – Where are we going with equine spine therapies and how are we going to get there?

Our Educational Offerings Are Brought To You Courtesy Of Our Family Of ISELP Global Sponsors and IGNITE Sponsors

PRICING

ISELP MEMBERS - $800.00

IGNITE MEMBERS - $800.00

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