Continuous innovation in sports medicine is transforming how athletes recover, perform, and sustain long-term joint health. True progress, however, depends not only on new treatments or technologies but also on the active exchange of specialist knowledge that connects research with clinical practice. This collaboration between science and experience is what drives meaningful improvement in care.

With this belief at its core, Dr Francis Wong Keng Lin (FRCSEd (Orth), PhD), Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon-Scientist, represented the Oxford Cartilage & Sports Centre at the Aspetar World Conference 2025, held from 9 to 11 October in Doha, Qatar. Hosted at the Aspire Zone, a world-renowned centre for sports medicine and elite athletic performance, the conference brought together global experts to exchange new ideas shaping the future of athlete health. Through this platform, Dr Wong engaged in dialogue that reflected the Centre’s ongoing commitment to advancing musculoskeletal care through collaboration and shared expertise.

Building on these discussions, Dr Wong contributed to the KCartilage 360 programme on Personalized Surgery, Imaging Insights, Orthobiologics and Power Rehab for Peak Performance. Drawing on his extensive experience in cartilage repair and regenerative medicine, he presented on Blood-Derived Orthobiologic Products in Athletes. In his session, he explored how regenerative therapies can improve recovery, optimise joint function, and support sustained athletic performance, while highlighting how advances in orthobiologics continue to translate scientific innovation into practical outcomes for athletes.

Through participation in international forums such as the Aspetar World Conference 2025, Oxford Cartilage & Sports Centre continues to play an active role in shaping the direction of sports medicine. By fostering collaboration, promoting evidence-based practice, and supporting the integration of research into clinical care, the Centre remains committed to improving outcomes for athletes and advancing the frontiers of orthopaedics and regenerative science.