The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced the recipients of the 2025 Board of Specialty Societies (BOS) Research Support Fund Award. The awards support innovative, investigator-initiated research projects that advance musculoskeletal science and improve patient care across orthopedic subspecialties.

Two investigators and their sponsoring organizations will receive funding to support evidence-based research in musculoskeletal health care.

“The BOS Research Support Fund plays a critical role in supporting early-stage, clinically relevant research across the breadth of orthopaedics,” said AAOS Research and Quality Council Chair David S. Jevsevar, M.D. “By funding in these investigator-driven projects, AAOS fosters collaboration among our specialty societies while advancing scientific discovery that has the potential to improve outcomes for patients.”

BOS Research Support Fund Award Recipients

Primary Investigator: Kenneth Urish, M.D., Ph.D.
Sponsoring Organization: Musculoskeletal Infection Society
Award Amount: $90,000
Project Title: “Chronic Suppression of Prosthetic Joint Infection Using Bacteriophage Treatment”

Primary Investigator: Neil Sheth, M.D.
Society: The Hip Society
Award Amount: $8,500
Project Title: “Improved Iliac Exposure and Abductor Function with an Extended Posterior Approach (Adelaide Approach) for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty”

All applications were reviewed for scientific merit through AAOS’ Scientific Review Group, a workgroup composed of AAOS members representing the AAOS Research and Quality Council, the BOS, and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation. 

Awards for the 2025 funding cycle will be distributed immediately by the AAOS with the sponsoring organizations providing incremental funding towards each project.

With more than 39,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world’s largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. AAOS advances musculoskeletal health by providing high-quality education to help orthopedic surgeons and allied health professionals best treat patients in their daily practices. AAOS is the source for information on bone and joint conditions, treatments, and related musculoskeletal health care issues; and it leads the health care discussion on advancing quality.