Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Welcomes New Board and Committee Members
Rosemont, IL (PRWEB) May 31, 2016 -- The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is pleased to announce the following new trustees and executive committee members:
David G. Lewallen, MD, began his term as president in March, succeeding John J. Callaghan, MD, who remains on the board as past president. Michael L. Parks, MD, is OREF’s new president-elect. Richard F. Kyle, MD, will serve as chair, corporate development, succeeding Thomas P. Schmalzried, MD, in that role.
In addition, the trustees welcome to the board: Jeffrey S. Abrams, MD (Princeton, NJ); Christopher R. Adams, MD (Naples, FL); B. Sonny Bal, MD, JD, MBA (Columbia, MO); Paul C. Collins, MD (Boise, ID); David C. Dvorak, JD (Warsaw, IN); James R. Ficke, MD (Baltimore, MD); and Joshua J. Jacobs, MD (Chicago, IL).
The trustees would like to thank those whose terms have been fulfilled for their years of service: James H. Beaty, MD; James D. Heckman, MD; Ramon L. Jimenez, MD; E. Anthony Rankin, MD; and Thomas P. Schmalzried, MD.
OREF officers for 2016-2017 are: David G. Lewallen, MD, President; Michael L. Parks, MD, President-Elect; John J. Callaghan, MD, Past President; Mr. James G. Borovsky, Secretary-Treasurer; Farshid Guilak, PhD, Chair, Research Grants; Richard F. Kyle, MD, Chair, Corporate Development; and Richard F. Santore, MD, Chair, Individual Development.
About the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, founded in 1955, is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving lives by supporting excellence in orthopaedic research. OREF is dedicated to being the leader in supporting research that improves function, eliminates pain and restores mobility, and is the premiere orthopaedic organization funding research across all specialties. Current funding opportunities and a list of awarded grants may be accessed at http://www.oref.org/grants.
Karen Pubentz, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, http://www.oref.org, +1 847-430-5113, [email protected]
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