Jason L. Dragoo, MD

Jason L. Dragoo, MD is a Professor and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs at the University of Colorado. He is the Endowed Chair of Regenerative Medicine and is the Director of the Steadman Hawkins Clinic and Regenerative Medicine Center. He specializes in Sports Medicine and is the Head Team Physician for the Denver Nuggets and also serves as a consultant team physician for the US Ski Team.

Dr. Dragoo currently serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors of AANA and is the Chair of the AAOS Devices, Biologics and Technology Committee. He was the inaugural President of the Biologics Association, and is currently leading the construction of the OrthoBiologic Registry and Biorepository System, which is a collaboration of AAOS, AANA, AOSSM and the Biologic Association.

Peter A. Everts, PhD

Dr. Everts is an internationally recognized scientist in platelet biology, orthobiologics, and regenerative medicine. His research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of platelet–leukocyte interactions, immunomodulation, and tissue repair, with particular emphasis on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and blood-derived biologics. He serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland Medical School and holds an International Professor position within Max Planck–associated academic programs in Brazil, contributing to postgraduate education and translational research initiatives. Dr. Everts has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and is a frequent invited speaker at international scientific meetings. His academic work bridges fundamental cell biology with evidence-based clinical translation in musculoskeletal pathologies.

Elizaveta Kon, MD

Dr. Kon is a Full Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Humanitas University, Milan, and orthopaedic surgeon at Humanitas Research Hospital, where she leads the Translational Orthopaedics Unit and the Center for Functional and Biological Knee Reconstruction. She is Director of the Master’s Degree in Regenerative Medicine in Orthopaedics. She has held leading academic and clinical positions at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, the University of Bologna, and Sechenov University in Moscow. An internationally recognized leader in joint preservation and orthopaedic biotechnology, she is Past President of SIAGASCOT and the International Cartilage Repair and Joint Preservation Society (ICRS), and has served in executive roles within ESSKA and other major scientific societies. She is Principal Investigator of national and European research projects, author of more than 250 peer-reviewed publications, and a frequent invited speaker at major international orthopaedic meetings.

Steven Sampson DO

Dr. Steven Sampson is an internationally recognized pioneer in orthopedic regenerative medicine. Dr Sampson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is a former Asst Clinical Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr Sampson founded the Orthohealing Center in Los Angeles, California, specializing in non-surgical orthopedic and cell-based medicine. He serves as a consultant to professional sports organizations, elite athletes, performing artists, and major university athletic programs. Dr Sampson established the world’s first international orthopedic regenerative medicine symposium with cadaver labs, the Orthobiologic Institute (TOBI). He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed research articles and textbook chapters. He has been a speaker at more than 40 lectures, including at the United Nations in Geneva, the United States Congress on Capitol Hill, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.