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25/02/2026

25/02/2026

At the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), mentorship is part of everyday research life 🤝. Instead of relying on a single supervisor, researchers are supported by a diverse network of colleagues across teams and disciplines.

🎥 In this video, Fatemeh Safari, one of ARI's junior researchers, shares how this open culture helped her grow in confidence:

💬"When I started here as a postdoc, I felt unqualified to apply for a grant. But my mentors encouraged me and supported me by showing me how to do it. I applied—and I got it."

ARI's mentoring culture provides what Fatemeh calls a "fertile soil" 🌱—empowering researchers to take bold steps, build confidence, and turn potential into achievement.

👉 Learn how an open mentoring culture shapes research careers at the ARI:
🔗 https://ow.ly/jGGZ50Yiaer

24/02/2026

Are you enrolled in a Master's or PhD program focused on educating healthcare professionals? 🎓

Or are you currently working on a project related to surgeons' continuing professional development (CPD), or residents' education? 🩺📚

Then this opportunity might be for you! 👇
We are now accepting applications for the AO EI Fellowship in Medical Education Research. 🙌

📅 Application deadline: May 4, 2026.

🔗 Learn more about the fellowship and application process here:
https://ow.ly/HhJ750Yfak3

20/02/2026

☀️ ! 🔬🚀
The first edition of the AO Innovation newsletter for 2026 is here! 🗞️ Discover the latest solutions from the AO Innovation Translation Center (AO ITC)— all focused on one goal: improving patient care 💙🦴

🌍 Our global network of 400+ expert surgeons continues to guide and support numerous development projects—ensuring innovations are aligned with real-world surgical needs. Explore advanced surgical technologies ⚙️, new opportunities in surgeon education 🎓, and cutting-edge clinical evidence 📊.

📰 Get updates from across the AO ITC, including the AO Technical Commission, Clinical Evidence, AO Innovation Funding, AO Knowledge Forums, and the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI).

✍️ Sign up to receive future editions straight to your inbox 📬
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19/02/2026

🎉A wonderful look back at 15 years of AO Spine Knowledge Forums—congrats to everyone involved. 👏

We're proud to reshare this special anniversary moment from our AO Spine community. 💙

18/02/2026

A great opportunity to get an authentic glimpse into the AO CMF Fellowship journey. 🎥👩🏻‍⚕️
Real people, real experiences – stay tuned for more. 👏

18/02/2026

✨ What makes a great research environment?

At the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), collaboration goes beyond hierarchies 🤝—and mentorship is part of everyday work.

💬 Maximilian Heumann, Junior Project Leader Technology Development, shares how easy it is to ask for advice across teams and learn from each other.

🎥 Watch his video to hear the best advice he ever received from a mentor.

👉 Would you like to see how mentoring at the ARI works in practice? https://ow.ly/XQKL50Yf5Jl

17/02/2026

🌍 Do you want your work to make a real global impact? At the AO Foundation, your work helps shape the future of surgical care for trauma and musculoskeletal disorders worldwide.

Join the AO, a global leader driving innovation, research, and education in musculoskeletal health. We're looking for curious, passionate minds, ready to improve patient care.

✨ Meaningful work
🤝 Global collaboration
🚀 A mission that matters

💻 We’re hiring!
We currently have two brand-new vacancies open on our IT team and are looking for IT support profiles, ideally based in Davos, Switzerland 🇨🇭, or the surrounding area.

🔗 Discover our open roles and apply today:
👉 https://ow.ly/1mgs50Yf57E

16/02/2026

🔥Hot off the press: "Evolving Paradigms in Lumbar Disc Herniation: From Prediction to Precision Surgery," a special issue developed through a collaboration between the AO Spine Knowledge Forum (KF) Degenerative and the Neurospine society is now live in Neurospine Journal.🧠

This open‑access Neurospine focus issue explores how data‑informed, personalized approaches are shaping clinical decision‑making—helping clinicians determine who benefits most, when to intervene, and how to tailor treatment for better long‑term outcomes.

✅ Better phenotyping
✅ Better patient selection
✅ Better outcome tracking

Precision starts with understanding variability.

Read the focus issue 📖 https://ow.ly/NhtN50YeVfx

15/02/2026

For brighter moments on the International Childhood Cancer Day 💛💚

The AO Foundation is proud to stand with Greenhope Foundation in supporting children with cancer and their families—creating moments of joy, relief, and togetherness during these incredibly challenging times. 🤍🌟

Every year, the AO helps organize an event with staff volunteers in Davos. This year's weekend was dedicated to sports, solidarity, and the tenth anniversary of the traditional Greenhope Charity Game. In this charity-themed duel, the two partner teams, the Hockey Club Davos AG and HC Fribourg-Gottéron SA, faced each other and were turning the arena into a place filled with smiles, community spirit, and unforgettable memories. 🏒🤝✨

At the AO, we believe in the power of community. Together, we can make a difference. 💫💚

▶️ Learn more about our commitment to social responsibility: https://ow.ly/wou150Y9bkm

13/02/2026

🚀 This , we're celebrating award-winning innovation! 🏆

We're proud to announce that the AO Technical Commission's Hand Expert Group (HAEG) has received the AO TC Innovation Prize 2026 🎉 for their innovative work on the VOLT™ Wrist Treatment System—a novel plating solution designed to address the full spectrum of wrist fractures 🦴✨

👏 Congratulations to Sudhir Warrier, Thomas Fischer, Stephen Tham, Alex Lluch, and Martin Langer. Thanks to their expert guidance, this advanced system enables fixation of very distal wrist fractures without invading the articular space or increasing postoperative soft-tissue risks.

🌍 The AO TC's world-class surgeons generously share their time and expertise to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/zOR850YeclC

12/02/2026

Are you exploring new research funding opportunities? 🔬✨

The AO provides several research grants through AO Trauma, AO CMF, and AO VET, supporting innovative projects that help improve patient care around the world. 🌍💡

🔗 Discover all open calls and how to apply: https://ow.ly/oQRk50Y9bIp

⏰ Hurry —some deadlines close on February 16, 2025!
Take the next step in your research journey 🚀