The AO Foundation is a medically guided nonprofit organization led by an international group of surgeons specialized in the treatment of

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AO Foundation

AO Foundation's headquarters in Davos Platz, Switzerland

Robin Greene

Sandipan Chatterjee

Tobias Hüttl

Claas Albers

Kokeb Andenmatten

Thomas Kolitzus

Sabine Freiermuth

Peter Däscher

Mariana Cabeleira

Tracy Zhu

Nicole Braun

Eberhard Denk

Marc Stal

Matthias Schmidt

Ginesa Aviles

Kathryn Schoefert

Michaela Faustinoni

Niccole Germscheid

Katrin Doerner

Janneke Loomans

Chiara Cianciolo

Martina Stykova

Monica Ghindelli

Soujanya Vallur

Olesja Hazenbiller

Luca Forgione

Andrea Montali

Victor Zambrano

Stefano Crespan

Graziella Fichaux

Roland Herzog

Irene Contreras

Katalin Fekete

Thomas Lopatka

Carl Lau

Heron Gezahegn Gebretsadik

Greta Thompson-Steckel

Bettina Bolliger

Lyndsey Kostadinov

Sandra Aguilera

Michela Abbruzzese

Christian Lozano Lurita

Kaouther Saihi

Rudolf Elmer

Russell Jones

Alexandra Wentscher

Vanessa Schenk-Boner

Barbara Niederée

Julia Gujan

Janik Hilse

Joelle Kägi

Andres Dewey

Franziska Dütting

Marie-Laure Vial

Marta Morawska

Marcelo Figari

Christina Busmalis

Florian Gebhard

Anita Ignatius

Mark Markel

Asdrubal Falavigna

Michael Kowaleski

Takeshi Sawaguchi

Alois Zwinggi

The Project Management Team at AO Foundation oversees a diverse array of projects ranging from curriculum development and publishing to medical writing, clinical operations, and technology transfer. This multidisciplinary team coordinates efforts to ensure that educational materials, clinical research, and technological advancements are delivered effectively and on schedule, facilitating AO Foundation's mission to improve patient care through innovative treatment solutions.

Project Management Team

The Program Management Team at AO Foundation coordinates and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of medical programs focused on the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. They ensure alignment with the foundation's goals, manage resources efficiently, and facilitate collaboration among international surgeons and medical experts.

Program Management Team

The Education & Training team at AO Foundation is responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive medical education programs. This includes creating e-learning resources, designing curricula, producing educational media, managing accredited training partnerships, and researching innovative educational methodologies. Through their efforts, they ensure high-quality, up-to-date training for the international surgical community.

Education & Training

The Clinical Research Team at the AO Foundation designs, conducts, and manages clinical studies to advance surgical treatments. They ensure compliance with regulatory standards, collect and analyze clinical data, and support the dissemination of research findings.

Clinical Research Team

The Medical Illustration team at the AO Foundation creates detailed visual content to support the communication and education needs of orthopedic surgeons globally. They produce medical illustrations, animations, and graphics for publications, presentations, and educational materials, aiding in the treatment and surgical education processes.

Medical Illustration

The Operations and Coordination team at AO Foundation ensures smooth logistical and operational processes within the organization. They manage scheduling, facilitate communication between departments, and provide IT support to ensure efficient functioning of medical and administrative activities. The team plays a critical role in supporting the foundation's mission of advancing surgical care through effective coordination and resource management.

Operations and Coordination

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