AOA is contributing $5000 to the funding of the inaugural summit of the Australian Musculoskeletal Clinical Trials Group (AUSMUSC).
To be held on 20–21 April 2015, the summit will bring professionals involved in musculoskeletal health together for the purpose of identifying musculoskeletal research priorities in Australia.
It aims to develop a research agenda, encourage wide collaboration of relevant sectors, form condition-specific groups to lead priority setting in their areas, and develop a clear work plan for the priorities.
From the summit, AUSMUSC also aims to gain support for a national, multidisciplinary and collaborative approach in applying for research funding.
The acute funding shortage in musculoskeletal research and development was highlighted during AOA’s National Orthopaedic Research Strategy summit, held in November 2013.