Galatz receives ORS Women’s Leadership Forum Award
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The Orthopaedic Research Society has chosen Leesa M. Galatz, MD, as the recipient of the 2021 Women’s Leadership Forum Award.
The award honors a female biologist, clinician or engineer who has made significant contributions to the understanding of the musculoskeletal system and musculoskeletal diseases and injuries, in addition to service and mentorship in orthopedics.
“This award reflects ORS’ commitment to the support and advancement of women in science and medicine,” Galatz, professor and chair of the Leni and Peter W. May Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Health System, said in a press release. “Moments like this energize me to continue to pursue excellence in orthopedic practice and research.”
Galatz specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, with an interest in shoulder instability, rotator cuff disease and shoulder arthroplasty. Her research on the basic science of rotator cuff disease and tissue engineering strategies for tendon healing, in addition to her clinical work, has earned her numerous awards.
Galatz received the Women’s Leadership Forum Award at the ORS Annual Meeting on Feb. 14.
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