This upcoming edition will continue to bring together an interdisciplinary community across bone, orthopedics, biomechanics, and related fields, with a strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary dialogue.
The clinical topic of this year is
SPORT SCIENCES AND REHABILITATION
🕒 Registration is free but mandatory
— The BONITOS Organizing Committee
Welcome
Step into the world of bone health and orthopedic research as we invite you to join BONITOS 2026, the Sixth Season of the Bone and Orthopedics Interdisciplinary Symposium.
Mark your calendar 📅 June 5, 2026 🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 College of Staten Island (CUNY) Media Room – 1P-223
BONITOS 2026 will convene international experts in bone science, biomechanics, orthopedics, and rehabilitation, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue across basic and clinical research. The symposium continues its commitment to scientific rigor, innovation, and cross-field exchange.
The scientific program is currently in preparation. Information regarding invited speakers, abstract submission, poster sessions, and thematic organization will be announced in the coming months.
All submitted abstracts will undergo peer review. Accepted contributions will be published in the Advances in Bone and Orthopedics proceedings, indexed in CUNY Academic Works and HAL Open Science.
CALL FOR ABSTRACT
Key Dates
abstract submission open: March 3rd abstract deadline : April 21st Decision : May 5th program annoncement : May 19th
The symposium will be structured around three sessions:
Basic Science
Sport Rehabilitation
Poster Session
Offical Sponsors and Partners
Local Organizing Committee
Dr. Jean-Philippe Berteau, College of Staten Island, USA
Dr Amanda Rotondo, College of Staten Island, USA - New York Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association Representative\
Dr Eric Anderson, JAG Physical Therapy, New York, USA
Local administrative support : Therese Wassef
Online and Reviewing Committee
Dr. Laurent Pujo-Menjouet, University of Lyon, France
Dr. Helene Follet, French Institute of Health and Medical Research, France - French-speaking Society of Biomechanics Representative
Dr. Aurélie Levillain, University of Lyon, France
Dr Michael Chiacchiero, College of Staten Island, USA