3th Osteology Expert Meeting

Park Hotel Weggis, June 23, 2008

Growth Factors - Evidence Based Knowledge

Session 1

Proven Evidence for Growth Factor Potential
PD Dr. Ronald Jung, Switzerland
Prof. Henning Schliephake, Germany

Session 2

Latest Studies and New Evidence
PD Dr. Christoph Görlach, Switzerland
Prof. Jürgen Becker, Germany
Prof. Myron Nevins, USA
Prof. Massimo Simion, Italy
Dr. Peter K. Moy, USA
Dr. Rainer Lutz, Germany

Session 3

Open Questions and Future Research
Critical discussion of the current literature and the latest data
Evaluation of used test systems
Selection of the ideal carrier
Attribute the growth factors to the different indications
Definition of the expected result and benefit
Risk evaluation
Identification of open questionse Research Knowledge