ISSLS
@issls.bsky.social
The International Society for the Study of Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) brings together individuals from across the globe for the purpose of research and clinical study into the lumbar spine.
Why join ISSLS?
✔️ Discounted registration
✔️ Access to a truly interdisciplinary, international network
✔️ Eligibility for fellowships, awards, and committee roles
✔️ Voting rights to help shape the future of ISSLS
✔️ Opportunities to contribute to global initiatives, taskforces, and consensus papers
✔️ Discounted registration
✔️ Access to a truly interdisciplinary, international network
✔️ Eligibility for fellowships, awards, and committee roles
✔️ Voting rights to help shape the future of ISSLS
✔️ Opportunities to contribute to global initiatives, taskforces, and consensus papers
September 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Why join ISSLS?
✔️ Discounted registration
✔️ Access to a truly interdisciplinary, international network
✔️ Eligibility for fellowships, awards, and committee roles
✔️ Voting rights to help shape the future of ISSLS
✔️ Opportunities to contribute to global initiatives, taskforces, and consensus papers
✔️ Discounted registration
✔️ Access to a truly interdisciplinary, international network
✔️ Eligibility for fellowships, awards, and committee roles
✔️ Voting rights to help shape the future of ISSLS
✔️ Opportunities to contribute to global initiatives, taskforces, and consensus papers
🌟 Welcome Dr. Tamara Mengis – Our Newest ISSLS Member! 🌟
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Tamara Mengis, PhD to the #ISSLS community of spine researchers and clinicians!
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Tamara Mengis, PhD to the #ISSLS community of spine researchers and clinicians!
July 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🌟 Welcome Dr. Tamara Mengis – Our Newest ISSLS Member! 🌟
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Tamara Mengis, PhD to the #ISSLS community of spine researchers and clinicians!
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Tamara Mengis, PhD to the #ISSLS community of spine researchers and clinicians!
🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 ISSLS Best Paper Award Winner! 🎉
We are thrilled to spotlight some of the most compelling research in #LumbarSpine science and clinical innovation.
This year’s Best Paper Award was to Prof. Gianluca Vadalà et al of the Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma
We are thrilled to spotlight some of the most compelling research in #LumbarSpine science and clinical innovation.
This year’s Best Paper Award was to Prof. Gianluca Vadalà et al of the Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma
July 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 ISSLS Best Paper Award Winner! 🎉
We are thrilled to spotlight some of the most compelling research in #LumbarSpine science and clinical innovation.
This year’s Best Paper Award was to Prof. Gianluca Vadalà et al of the Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma
We are thrilled to spotlight some of the most compelling research in #LumbarSpine science and clinical innovation.
This year’s Best Paper Award was to Prof. Gianluca Vadalà et al of the Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma
In Memoriam of Dr. Margareta Nordin (1945–2025)
Please read the beautiful obituary by Dino Samartzis and Björn Rydevik in the #EuropeanSpineJournal here: 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Please read the beautiful obituary by Dino Samartzis and Björn Rydevik in the #EuropeanSpineJournal here: 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
July 9, 2025 at 6:53 AM
In Memoriam of Dr. Margareta Nordin (1945–2025)
Please read the beautiful obituary by Dino Samartzis and Björn Rydevik in the #EuropeanSpineJournal here: 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Please read the beautiful obituary by Dino Samartzis and Björn Rydevik in the #EuropeanSpineJournal here: 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
We’re already halfway through ISSLS 2025! 😲
From cutting-edge research to truly inspiring discussions, the energy here is amazing. #ISSLS2025
From cutting-edge research to truly inspiring discussions, the energy here is amazing. #ISSLS2025
May 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We’re already halfway through ISSLS 2025! 😲
From cutting-edge research to truly inspiring discussions, the energy here is amazing. #ISSLS2025
From cutting-edge research to truly inspiring discussions, the energy here is amazing. #ISSLS2025
Great special poster session this morning #ISSLS2025 on #IVD degeneration chaired by Stefan Dudli and Kotaro Nishida
May 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Great special poster session this morning #ISSLS2025 on #IVD degeneration chaired by Stefan Dudli and Kotaro Nishida
Presenters are getting robust and constructive questioning here very much in the spirit of #ISSLS2025! Halfway through a great session here including studies on #Modicchanges and deep learning spine variables extracted from UK biobank
May 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Presenters are getting robust and constructive questioning here very much in the spirit of #ISSLS2025! Halfway through a great session here including studies on #Modicchanges and deep learning spine variables extracted from UK biobank
#ISSLS2025 has officially kicked off here in Atlanta with the basic science session!
May 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
#ISSLS2025 has officially kicked off here in Atlanta with the basic science session!
🌟 Introducing Dr. Shota Tamagawa – Our Newest ISSLS Member! 🌟
ISSLS is thrilled to welcome Shota Tamagawa, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor at Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, to our #ISSLS community of spine researchers and clinicians!
ISSLS is thrilled to welcome Shota Tamagawa, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor at Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, to our #ISSLS community of spine researchers and clinicians!
April 10, 2025 at 6:44 AM
🌟 Introducing Dr. Shota Tamagawa – Our Newest ISSLS Member! 🌟
ISSLS is thrilled to welcome Shota Tamagawa, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor at Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, to our #ISSLS community of spine researchers and clinicians!
ISSLS is thrilled to welcome Shota Tamagawa, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor at Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, to our #ISSLS community of spine researchers and clinicians!
🌟 Welcome Dr. Jacopo Vitale – Our Newest ISSLS Member! 🌟
Dr. Vitale is a Research Associate at the Spine Centre at Schulthess Klinik in Zürich (Switzerland) and Associate Professor at the Institute of Sports Sciences at University of Physical Culture in Cracow (Poland).
Dr. Vitale is a Research Associate at the Spine Centre at Schulthess Klinik in Zürich (Switzerland) and Associate Professor at the Institute of Sports Sciences at University of Physical Culture in Cracow (Poland).
April 10, 2025 at 6:40 AM
🌟 Welcome Dr. Jacopo Vitale – Our Newest ISSLS Member! 🌟
Dr. Vitale is a Research Associate at the Spine Centre at Schulthess Klinik in Zürich (Switzerland) and Associate Professor at the Institute of Sports Sciences at University of Physical Culture in Cracow (Poland).
Dr. Vitale is a Research Associate at the Spine Centre at Schulthess Klinik in Zürich (Switzerland) and Associate Professor at the Institute of Sports Sciences at University of Physical Culture in Cracow (Poland).
In this study oral administration of senolytic drugs in a mouse model significantly reduced LBP, eliminated SnCs in intervertebral discs and the spinal cord, decreased inflammatory senescence-associated secretory phenotype factors, improved disc & bone health, & lowered pain marker expression
April 10, 2025 at 6:33 AM
In this study oral administration of senolytic drugs in a mouse model significantly reduced LBP, eliminated SnCs in intervertebral discs and the spinal cord, decreased inflammatory senescence-associated secretory phenotype factors, improved disc & bone health, & lowered pain marker expression
Single Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Emergent Notochord-Derived Cell Subpopulations in the Postnatal Nucleus Pulposus: 🔗 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
March 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Single Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Emergent Notochord-Derived Cell Subpopulations in the Postnatal Nucleus Pulposus: 🔗 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
📢 Publication in FASEB J by #ISSLS member Dr. Lachlan Smith et al highlights key findings using single cell RNA seq., revealing the diversity & crucial roles of notochord-derived NP cells in the postnatal mouse disc #SpineResearch #LumbarSpine #LowBackPain #RegenerativeMedicine #Biotechnology Link 👇🏼
March 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📢 Publication in FASEB J by #ISSLS member Dr. Lachlan Smith et al highlights key findings using single cell RNA seq., revealing the diversity & crucial roles of notochord-derived NP cells in the postnatal mouse disc #SpineResearch #LumbarSpine #LowBackPain #RegenerativeMedicine #Biotechnology Link 👇🏼
Meet Clara Ruiz Fernández who joined ISSLS because of the great collaborative environment between basic researchers and clinicians. As as a postdoctoral researcher at the the Tokai University School of Medicine, Clara is a key member of the #ISSLS Social Media Committee!
March 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Meet Clara Ruiz Fernández who joined ISSLS because of the great collaborative environment between basic researchers and clinicians. As as a postdoctoral researcher at the the Tokai University School of Medicine, Clara is a key member of the #ISSLS Social Media Committee!
Next to be introduced is Chantal Voskamp PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at the Utrecht University (Netherlands) whose research focuses on intervertebral disc regeneration using biomolecules derived from notochordal cells. Most importantly Chantal is a member of the #ISSLS Social Media Committee!
March 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Next to be introduced is Chantal Voskamp PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at the Utrecht University (Netherlands) whose research focuses on intervertebral disc regeneration using biomolecules derived from notochordal cells. Most importantly Chantal is a member of the #ISSLS Social Media Committee!
Terence McSweeney, MSc is a doctoral researcher at the University of Oulu and #ISSLS SoMe member. His advice for (fellow) young researchers: take a few risks and go out of your comfort zone whether that's by promoting your work, networking, learning a new skill, or tackling a new topic.
March 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Terence McSweeney, MSc is a doctoral researcher at the University of Oulu and #ISSLS SoMe member. His advice for (fellow) young researchers: take a few risks and go out of your comfort zone whether that's by promoting your work, networking, learning a new skill, or tackling a new topic.
Key findings:
1️⃣ PHLPP1 increased in IVD degeneration; its deficiency decelerates degeneration.
2️⃣ NSC117079 reduces PHLPP1 expression, boosts NP cell proliferation, ECM & reduces apoptosis.
3️⃣ Activates AKT & inhibits NF-κB, suggesting that it promotes NP cell health.
1️⃣ PHLPP1 increased in IVD degeneration; its deficiency decelerates degeneration.
2️⃣ NSC117079 reduces PHLPP1 expression, boosts NP cell proliferation, ECM & reduces apoptosis.
3️⃣ Activates AKT & inhibits NF-κB, suggesting that it promotes NP cell health.
March 6, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Key findings:
1️⃣ PHLPP1 increased in IVD degeneration; its deficiency decelerates degeneration.
2️⃣ NSC117079 reduces PHLPP1 expression, boosts NP cell proliferation, ECM & reduces apoptosis.
3️⃣ Activates AKT & inhibits NF-κB, suggesting that it promotes NP cell health.
1️⃣ PHLPP1 increased in IVD degeneration; its deficiency decelerates degeneration.
2️⃣ NSC117079 reduces PHLPP1 expression, boosts NP cell proliferation, ECM & reduces apoptosis.
3️⃣ Activates AKT & inhibits NF-κB, suggesting that it promotes NP cell health.
📢 Get ready for #ISSLS2025, abstract decisions have been out for a few weeks now! We can't wait for an exciting meeting in Atlanta this May, where groundbreaking #SpineResearch takes centre stage. Check out the programme and speakers: www.isslsmeetings.org/2025-program
March 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
📢 Get ready for #ISSLS2025, abstract decisions have been out for a few weeks now! We can't wait for an exciting meeting in Atlanta this May, where groundbreaking #SpineResearch takes centre stage. Check out the programme and speakers: www.isslsmeetings.org/2025-program
Next let's introduce Luca Ambrosio, MD
As an Orthopaedic Surgeon and PhD student at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Luca is a valued member of the #ISSLS Social Media Committee. We had the chance to learn more about his journey in #SpineResearch and #ISSLS. Here's a quick Q&A!
As an Orthopaedic Surgeon and PhD student at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Luca is a valued member of the #ISSLS Social Media Committee. We had the chance to learn more about his journey in #SpineResearch and #ISSLS. Here's a quick Q&A!
February 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Next let's introduce Luca Ambrosio, MD
As an Orthopaedic Surgeon and PhD student at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Luca is a valued member of the #ISSLS Social Media Committee. We had the chance to learn more about his journey in #SpineResearch and #ISSLS. Here's a quick Q&A!
As an Orthopaedic Surgeon and PhD student at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Luca is a valued member of the #ISSLS Social Media Committee. We had the chance to learn more about his journey in #SpineResearch and #ISSLS. Here's a quick Q&A!
Today is the last change to apply for a travel grant to ISSLS
Eligibility 🎯:
🔹 First-time ISSLS in-person attendee
🔹 First/presenting author on an accepted abstract
🔹 Graduate student or within 4 years post-qualification (or under 40 as an independent researcher)
www.isslsmeetings.org/travel-grant
Eligibility 🎯:
🔹 First-time ISSLS in-person attendee
🔹 First/presenting author on an accepted abstract
🔹 Graduate student or within 4 years post-qualification (or under 40 as an independent researcher)
www.isslsmeetings.org/travel-grant
February 14, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Today is the last change to apply for a travel grant to ISSLS
Eligibility 🎯:
🔹 First-time ISSLS in-person attendee
🔹 First/presenting author on an accepted abstract
🔹 Graduate student or within 4 years post-qualification (or under 40 as an independent researcher)
www.isslsmeetings.org/travel-grant
Eligibility 🎯:
🔹 First-time ISSLS in-person attendee
🔹 First/presenting author on an accepted abstract
🔹 Graduate student or within 4 years post-qualification (or under 40 as an independent researcher)
www.isslsmeetings.org/travel-grant
Next up introducing our #ISSLS SoMe committee member Elisabetta de Rinaldis! As an undergraduate medical student at Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Elisabetta is a valued member of the ISSLS Social Media Committee, we had the chance to learn more about her journey in spine research and ISSLS
February 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Next up introducing our #ISSLS SoMe committee member Elisabetta de Rinaldis! As an undergraduate medical student at Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Elisabetta is a valued member of the ISSLS Social Media Committee, we had the chance to learn more about her journey in spine research and ISSLS
Jacopo A Vitale et al. in the journal Brain and Spine have shown a significant correlation between epimuscular fat and #LowBackPain intensity.
🔗 doi: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba...
🔗 doi: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba...
January 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Jacopo A Vitale et al. in the journal Brain and Spine have shown a significant correlation between epimuscular fat and #LowBackPain intensity.
🔗 doi: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba...
🔗 doi: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba...
Meet Jordy Schol @jordyschol.bsky.social a research fellow at the Tokai University School of Medicine. Jordy is a valued member of the #ISSLS Social Media Committee - check out his Q & A below!
#SpineResearch #RegenerativeMedicine #BioTech
#SpineResearch #RegenerativeMedicine #BioTech
January 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Meet Jordy Schol @jordyschol.bsky.social a research fellow at the Tokai University School of Medicine. Jordy is a valued member of the #ISSLS Social Media Committee - check out his Q & A below!
#SpineResearch #RegenerativeMedicine #BioTech
#SpineResearch #RegenerativeMedicine #BioTech
First up is Jeannie Bailey @spinesinspace.bsky.social who founded and leads the committee. Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at University of California, San Francisco and Director of the Physical Function and Biomechanics Research Core within REACH.
Q & A with Jeannie 👇🏼
Q & A with Jeannie 👇🏼
January 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
First up is Jeannie Bailey @spinesinspace.bsky.social who founded and leads the committee. Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at University of California, San Francisco and Director of the Physical Function and Biomechanics Research Core within REACH.
Q & A with Jeannie 👇🏼
Q & A with Jeannie 👇🏼