About the Award
The Arnold I. Caplan Award for Distinguished Research in Orthobiologics (Caplan Award) is an annual research award celebrating the legacy of Arnold Caplan, PhD., a pioneer in the field of orthobiologics and Medicinal Signaling Cells (MSCs). The award honors the career achievements of researchers whose work has significantly impacted the development of new therapeutic solutions in orthobiologics and MSCs. The Caplan Award was created through the generosity of the Caplan family with funding overseen by the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation.
“Dr. Caplan was often called the 'godfather of MSCs' – a critical thinker and scientist who spent decades exploring ways to translate stem cell biology to the clinic. It is a pleasure to work with the Caplan family to honor his unwavering dedication to scientific advancement. This award will recognize those who embody Dr. Caplan’s spirit of innovation and excellence, and we are confident it will continue to fuel the future of orthobiologics.”
~ AAOS Committee on Devices, Biologics and Technology Chair Jason L. Dragoo, MD, FAAOS
Soliciting Manuscripts for the 2025 Caplan Award
AAOS is soliciting manuscripts for the 2025 Caplan Award. One $10,000 award will be bestowed annually to researchers whose work has significantly impacted the development of new therapeutic solutions in orthobiologics and MSCs. The winner(s) will be recognized at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting.
Submissions will be accepted from Monday, September 2, 2024, to Monday, November 3, 2024, at 11:59 PM CDT. Late submissions will not be considered.