Founding President of the International Association of Musculoskeletal Regeneration (I AM Regen). Consultant regenerative orthopaedic surgeon; sets the strategic direction of the association.
President-Elect of I AM Regen and Chair of its Scientific Advisory Board. Professor of Sports Medicine; leads the scientific standards of the International Association of Musculoskeletal Regeneration.
Vice-President of I AM Regen. Clinician-scientist in orthopaedics and regenerative medicine; connects clinical practice and translational research across the network.
Congress President for the 5th Annual Congress of the International Association of Musculoskeletal Regeneration in Torino, and Education Vice-President of I AM Regen.
Research & Grants Vice-President of I AM Regen and Co-Chair of its Scientific Advisory Board. Professor of Immunology; leads the association’s European research-funding strategy.
The Scientific Advisory Board of the International Association of Musculoskeletal Regeneration safeguards the evidence base of I AM Regen — chaired by Professor Feza Korkusuz and co-chaired by Professor Victoria Sarafian. The board oversees the annual consensus (Delphi) process, the standard behind I AM Regen Centres of Excellence, and the association’s research and grants strategy.
About the International Association of Musculoskeletal Regeneration.
What is I AM Regen?
I AM Regen is the International Association of Musculoskeletal Regeneration — a global, member-led movement of clinicians, scientists and centres advancing regenerative medicine for the musculoskeletal system. The International Association of Musculoskeletal Regeneration (I AM Regen) exists to take regeneration from principle to standard of care.
Read more about I AM Regen →Who leads the International Association of Musculoskeletal Regeneration?
I AM Regen is led by an executive team: a President (Professor Paul Lee), a President-Elect who also chairs the Scientific Advisory Board (Professor Feza Korkusuz), a Vice-President (Dr. Luminita Labusca), a Congress President and Education Vice-President (Professor Riccardo Ferracini) and a Research & Grants Vice-President who co-chairs the Scientific Advisory Board (Professor Victoria Sarafian).
Meet the executive team →What is the difference between an I AM Regen Member and a Fellow?
Every individual belongs to the International Association of Musculoskeletal Regeneration as a Member. Fellow is a recognition of standing and contribution — Fellows can host visiting fellowships and lead I AM Regen Centres of Excellence. Membership is €100/year and includes Congress entry.
Compare Member & Fellow →How do I join I AM Regen?
Join online as a Member of the International Association of Musculoskeletal Regeneration for €100/year, which includes entry to the annual Congress and a place on the consensus process. Students and junior academics receive a 50% discount on eligible fees.
Join I AM Regen →What is an I AM Regen Centre of Excellence?
An I AM Regen Centre of Excellence is a clinic or laboratory recognised by the International Association of Musculoskeletal Regeneration for meeting its standard in regenerative practice or science. I AM Regen recognises centres — clinical and laboratory — rather than certifying individuals.
Explore Centres of Excellence →When and where is the next I AM Regen Congress?
The 5th Annual Congress of the International Association of Musculoskeletal Regeneration takes place on 12 February 2027 at the Accademia di Medicina in Torino, Italy.
See the Torino 2027 Congress →What is the I AM Regen consensus (Delphi) process?
Each year the International Association of Musculoskeletal Regeneration runs a structured, multi-round Delphi consensus so its members and Fellows can agree international positions on musculoskeletal regeneration, published as a consensus statement.
About the consensus process →What is the I AM Regen Travelling Fellowship?
The I AM Regen Travelling Fellowship connects the association lab to lab and clinic to clinic: a Fellow hosts at their I AM Regen Centre of Excellence and Members apply to visit, learn and collaborate.
About the Travelling Fellowship →