10 ARI Medical Research Fellows The ARI's Research Fellowship program again attracted resident and senior surgeons from around the world. Some of the many benefits to a surgeon are: • • • • • • •
Creation of tangible research results Possibility of a research publication as a co-author Knowledge about how to approach research challenges Inspiration from being part of a world-renowned international multidisciplinary team Inside knowledge of the AOF Enlargement of personal network for future R&D and AO Foundation activities Chance to have a research friend/mentor that is always easy to contact
ARI Fellows, Guest Students, Interns 2022
Research Fellows Till Berk: University Hospital Zurich, Department of Trauma, Zurich, Switzerland ARI Project: Evaluation of Cannulated Compression Headless Screw (CCHS) as an alternative implant in comparison to standard S1/S2 screw fixation of the posterior pelvis ring: a biomechanical study. During my time in the Biomedical Development program under my mentor Boyko Gueorguiev, I was given the opportunity to work with many outstanding scientists and to research clinically relevant topics on artificial bone models. The main focus was on a special double-threaded screw (CCHS) and its broader applicability for improved stability in various pelvic injuries. During my time, the creativity of the team and the excellent collaboration with many other groups at the ARI, allowed us to produce and test our own medical product with clinically relevant results. Coming from the big city of Zurich, my family and I have enjoyed the particularly beautiful nature and mountains in Davos and Graubünden has become our favorite canton. I am very grateful to have been part of such a professional and brilliant team and to go back to my clinical work with many important and clinically relevant detections. The crowning glory of the fellowship was the participation in the AO courses, where I was able to learn many new aspects for my clinical work and discuss the new findings of my research with colleagues from all over the world.
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