IBRA is delighted to announce the election of new leaders and committee members during this year’s General Assembly. This marks an exciting new chapter in our ongoing dedication to excellence in medical education and surgical practice.

We recently announced the election of our new President, Prof. Dr. Dr. Victor Valderrabano from Basel, Switzerland, along with the appointment of new Heads of the Research and Committees who will also form part of our Board of Directors:

 

Upper Limbs: Prof. Dr. Adam Watts, Wrightington, UK

Lower Limbs: Prof. Dr. Mario Ulises Herrera-Perez, Tenerife, Spain

Head: Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Freudlsperger, Auckland, New Zealand

 

Each of these individuals has shown remarkable expertise and commitment in their respective fields, and we are confident they will continue to drive forward the innovative research and educational initiatives that IBRA is known for.

 

We are delighted to welcome the following new members to our Board of Directors:

PD Dr. Christian Plaass, Hannover, Germany
Mr Tim Lloyd, London, United Kingdom

 

Their diverse backgrounds and extensive experience will undoubtedly enrich our Board's perspectives and enhance our strategic direction.

 

We are also excited to introduce the new members of our Research & Education Committees:

Upper Limbs Committee:
Dr. Anna van der Windt, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rohit Arora, Innsbruck, Austria

Lower Limbs Committee:
Mr Timothy E. Schneider, Melbourne, Australia
Prof. Dr. Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, Durham, NC, USA (Representative North America)

Head Committee:
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Dr. Lars Bonitz, Dortmund, Germany
Prof. Dr. Aurélien Louvrier, Besançon, France

 

These new members bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our committees, and we look forward to their contributions in advancing our education initiatives and services to our members.

 

We would also like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to our outgoing President, Prof. Dr. med Rainer H. Meffert, and we are delighted that he will continue to support the Board of Directors in his role as Past President. We would also like to thank the previous Heads of the Research and Education Committees, as well as former members of our Board and Committees. Their unwavering dedication, hard work, and significant contributions have been instrumental in advancing the mission of IBRA. Their legacy of commitment and excellence will continue to inspire us.

 

Looking Ahead
With this new team of leaders, IBRA is poised to further its impact on the global stage of bone research and surgical education. We look forward to their contributions and to achieving new milestones together. Please join us in welcoming our new President, committee heads, Board members, and committee members as we embark on this exciting journey.