On 23 September 2023 from 12:30 to 17:00, AutoCRAT PI Professor Ingrid Meulenbelt, LUMC will present her work within AutoCRAT as part of an osteoarthritis information afternoon organised by the orthopaedics department of the Alrijne Hospital outpatient clinic in Leiden, NL. This event aims to help people understand and cope with the challenges of knee osteoarthritis, as well as share the latest information and treatment options.

Orthopaedic surgeons Joris Jansen and Hugo Brouwers will give a presentation. Prof. Meulenbelt will present the latest cartilage studies and possible treatments in the near future, including her group’s stem cell therapy data. Around 200 patients are expected. Finally, Physiotherapist Maarten de Fockert (Physiotherapy Ommedijk) will explain the importance of continuing to move in a healthy way with images and practice. Together with lifestyle intervention expert Mariska Aanhane-Melissen, this promises to be an interactive session.

To view the programme and register to attend, click here.