The VI. MuSkITYR Symposium debuts in Vienna
The MuSkITYRs broke new ground at their sixth symposium by gathering outside of Germany for the very first time. Vienna welcomed everyone with open arms, enchanting participants with its unique charm and providing the perfect setting for inspiring discussions and personal exchange. As the local host and organizer, our science communicator Conny Schneider played a central role in making this event a success.
Strong LBI Trauma Presence
Conny Schneider has been a board member of the MuSkITYRs since 2020, and in 2023 she assumed the role of Vice-Speaker (Deputy Leadership). Naturally, several more LBI Trauma researchers joined the action in Vienna: Matteo Arthofer presented on the impact of light on osteogenic differentiation, while Regina Brunauer, Patrick Heimel, and Dominik Hanetseder took on chairing duties, ensuring sessions ran smoothly.
A Look at the Scientific Program
With 50 participants and 22 presentations, the symposium covered every stage of musculoskeletal research, from bench to bedside—exploring cartilage, tendons, and bone. Highlights included keynote lectures from Stefan Nehrer (University for Continuing Education Krems) on the use of AI in musculoskeletal imaging, and Sonja Jaeger (LBI Osteology) on bone quality parameters. Early-career researchers also took center stage: Mentoring sessions and group discussions offered valuable opportunities to ask questions about career paths and share experiences among peers.
Looking Ahead
The MuSkITYR Society (MusculoSkeletal Interdisciplinary Translational Young Researchers) is a growing network of early-career scientists, placing interdisciplinarity and translation at the heart of musculoskeletal research. Membership is free—an open invitation for all who wish to connect and benefit from this community. In the meantime, we already look forward to the next gathering: the seventh MuSkITYR Symposium will take place November 3–4, 2025, in Dresden. For more information, visit muskityrs.com.
