Join us for the University of New Mexico Orthopaedic Technology and Facility Showcase featuring technology presentations on new research and innovations in the field of orthopaedics at the Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. Breakfast and lunch will be provided during the Showcase portion.

Two Segments:

• 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Technology and Facility Showcase – featuring technology presentations on new research and innovations in the field of orthopaedics at UNM, and opportunities and resources at the Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. Ideal for industry attendees, entrepreneurs and investors!
• 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Orthopaedic Innovation Champions Round Table – discuss design thinking implementations and collaboration opportunities with the University of New Mexico’s Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. Ideal for orthopaedic and med device industry attendees!

Event Highlights:

• Orthopaedic focused technology presentations given by inventors/clinicians
• Overview of Center initiatives and research programs
• Facility tours
• Networking
• Student poster sessions
• Orthopaedic Innovation Champions Round Table
• 1:1 meetings

Keynote Speaker:

Douglas Ziedonis, M.D., M.P.H, Executive Vice President of UNM Health Sciences and Chief Executive Officer of the UNM Health System.

Additional speakers include:

• Jamie Silva-Steele, RN, BSN, MBA, FACHE, President and CEO, Sandoval Regional Medical Center
• Elizabeth Kuuttila, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer, UNM Rainforest Innovations
• Christina Salas, MS, PhD, Associate Professor, UNM School of Medicine, Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
• Dustin Richter, MD, Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
• Hilary Hoekenga, MBA, MHA, Administrator, Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation

Agenda details coming soon.

Masks are required for all visitors.

Map & Directions:

This is a new facility and navigation devices frequently misguide visitors. To find the Center, first navigate to the Sandoval Regional Medical Center (3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144). Then, from Paseo del Volcan Rd, turn North onto Broadmoor Blvd NE. Take the 2nd Left off Broadmoor to enter the parking lot for the UNM Health Sciences Center of Excellence for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. Parking is free. Follow the signs and enter the building at the Southeast door, not the main entrance.

Suggested hotel accommodations:

Sandia Resort and Casino. Reserve your room today; limited availability.