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Robert Korbyl, MD, of Red Deer-based Central Alberta Orthopedics in Canada, joined Alberta Medical Association's board of directors as its first orthopedic surgeon in 18 years, Red Deer Advocate reports.

Ann-Arbor-based University of Michigan's Biosciences Initiative will invest $45 million in nine research projects by the end of 2018, including the development of the Michigan Concussion Center.

Chicago-based Medical Sales College partnered with virtual reality surgical training technology company Osso VR, becoming the first medical device educational institution to offer the technology, according to a LinkedIn post.

Frank Petrigliano, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at UC Los Angeles.

Last week Zimmer Biomet reported that its third quarter net sales increased 1.3 percent year-over-year, hitting $1.8 billion.

Matthew Massey, MD, joined Hendersonville, N.C.-based Pardee Hospital, BlueRidgeNow.com reports.

Alok Sharan, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon and co-director of the Yonkers, N.Y.-based Westmed Spine Center.

The global orthobiologics market is projected to reach $10.1 billion by 2025, according to Market Insights Reports.

Centric Medical, a division of Life Spine, received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Saturn External Fixation System.

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network neurosurgeon Donald Whiting, MD, is developing an artificial spinal joint, according to CBS Pittsburgh.