Dr. Lauren Schnabel and VetPD designed this exciting online MasterClass with a global all-stars team of experts as a clinically focussed deep dive into the rapidly evolving field of equine orthobiologics. This comprehensive online resource is aimed at experienced general and advanced practitioners, residents and specialists in practice and will center on clinical decision-making, protocols, standards, and helpful tips & tricks. By pairing the insights of academic clinician scientists with experts in private practice, the 7 modules provide a comprehensive bridge between cutting-edge research and the most current practical clinical applications. This global go-to online resource covers the topic from A to Z by starting with foundational principles and ending with the pioneering future of this ever-changing field.

DETAILED PROGRAM  

Module 1: Overview of Autologous & Allogeneic Orthobiologics in Equine Practice: What’s Available & What do we know so far to guide decision making?

Thursday, 21st May (6PM-8:00PM BST / 7PM-9:00PM CEST / 1PM-3:00PM EDT / 3:00AM-5:00AM (+1) AEST)

Speaker: Kyla Ortved  DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR - University of Pennsylvania, USA
Discussant: Ryland Edwards  DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR -  Fairfield Equine Associates, USA

Module 2: Optimization, Standardization & Storage of Autologous Orthobiologics for Maximal Success

Thursday, 28th May (6PM-8:00PM BST / 7PM-9:00PM CEST / 1PM-3:00PM EDT / 3:00AM-5:00AM (+1) AEST)

Speaker: Lauren Schnabel  DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR - NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, USA
Discussant: Philippe Benoit  DVM, MS, DACVSMR - Consultant, France & USA

Kindly sponsored by Pegasus Orthobiologics

Module 3: When Should I Use Stem Cells? Evidence for SDFT Lesions, Meniscal Injuries & More

Wednesday, 3rd June (6PM-8:00PM BST / 7PM-9:00PM CEST / 1PM-3:00PM EDT / 3:00AM-5:00AM (+1) AEST)

Speaker: Roger Smith  MA, VetMB, PhD, DEO, FHEA, DECVSMR, DECVS, ECVDI Assoc., FRCVS - Royal Veterinary College, UK
Discussant: Omar Maher DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR - Atlantic Equine Services, USA

Module 4: Use of Orthobiologics in the Axial Skeleton – Considerations & Lessons from Human Medicine

Wednesday, 10th June (6PM-8:00PM BST / 7PM-9:00PM CEST / 1PM-3:00PM EDT / 3:00AM-5:00AM (+1) AEST)

Speaker: Lauren Schnabel  DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR - NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, USA
Discussant: Philippe Benoit  DVM, MS, DACVSMR - Consultant, France & USA

Module 5: Combination Therapy to Achieve Treatment Goals: Multimodal Approaches for Challenging Soft Tissue & Joint Cases

Thursday, 18th June (7PM-9:00PM BST / 8PM-10:00PM CEST / 2PM-4:00PM EDT / 4:00AM-6:00AM (+1) AEST)

Speaker: Laurie Goodrich  DVM, PhD, DACVS - Colorado State University, USA
Discussant:  Laura Stokes-Greene  DVM - John R Steele & Associates, USA

Module 6: Exploring New Applications for Orthobiologics & Stem Cells: Asthma, EIPH, Biofilm-based Infections & Ophthalmologic Applications

Thursday, 25th June (6PM-8:00PM BST / 7PM-9:00PM CEST / 1PM-3:00PM EDT / 3:00AM-5:00AM (+1) AEST)

Speaker: Emmanuelle Van Erck  DVM, PhD, DECEIM -   Equine Sports Medicine Practice, Belgium
Discussant:  Lauren Schnabel  DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR - NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, USA

Module 7: What is the Future of Regenerative Medicine – Exosomes & Beyond?

Thursday, 2nd July (6PM-8:00PM BST / 7PM-9:00PM CEST / 1PM-3:00PM EDT / 3:00AM-5:00AM (+1) AEST)

Speaker: Kyla Ortved  DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR - University of Pennsylvania, USA
Discussant:  Ryland Edwards  DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR -  Fairfield Equine Associates, USA