BORS 2021 President's Medal Lecture: Reflections on BORS

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In this heartfelt speech, Brigitte Scammell reflects on her extensive involvement with the BORS, sharing personal anecdotes and the profound impact of her upbringing on her career. She discusses her roots, with a particular focus on the strong emphasis her family placed on education, inspired by her engineer father's dedication and her German mother's commitment to teaching. Brigitte reminisces about growing up in Nigeria and interactions shaped by the Biafran war, emphasizing the privilege of her background and the lessons learned from these experiences.



She expresses gratitude for the supportive and collaborative atmosphere of BORS, acknowledging mentors and colleagues who shaped her journey. The speech also highlights the importance of education and the community's role in advancing scientific frontiers, touching on her research interests in osteoarthritis pain and the pivotal changes in her leadership role during challenging times like the pandemic.



Brigitte concludes with a sense of pride in receiving recognition from BORS and the friendships formed through this journey, encapsulating her dedication to furthering orthopedic science while fostering the next generation of researchers and clinicians.

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