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A Message From Our President:

Advancing Excellence in Spine and Pain Care

Welcome to the Center for Research and Innovation in Spine & Pain (C.R.I.S.P). As President, I am deeply proud to lead an organization born from a critical need and fueled by an unwavering commitment to transforming the landscape of interventional spine and pain management.

We established C.R.I.S.P with a clear vision: to bridge the significant gap that exists between the rapid advancements in our field and the availability of comprehensive, evidence-based education and competent training for healthcare professionals. Far too often, patients suffering from complex spinal and pain conditions encounter a fragmented system, lacking access to the most effective and up-to-date therapies. This is a reality we are dedicated to changing.

Our core values are the bedrock of this mission:

• Education & Training: We believe that empowering healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge, advanced skills, and best practices is paramount. C.R.I.S.P is committed to providing exceptional educational programs that equip clinicians to deliver the highest standard of care.

• Innovation: We are relentless in our pursuit of pioneering new approaches and minimally invasive therapies for spine and pain management. Fostering a culture of research and development is essential to improving patient outcomes.

• Advocacy: We actively champion policy reforms and engage in meaningful dialogue to ensure that proven, evidence-based therapies are not just developed, but are also accessible to all patients who need them.

• Collaboration: We understand that transformative change is rarely a solo endeavor. C.R.I.S.P fosters robust partnerships between private industry, academic institutions, and healthcare providers to accelerate progress.

• Accessibility: Our goal is to break down barriers to care. We work diligently to make advanced, effective treatments available to diverse patient populations, regardless of their background or location.

• Patient-Centered Care: Above all, the needs and well-being of patients are at the heart of everything we do. Improving their quality of life and function is the ultimate measure of our success.

The journey to alleviate pain and restore function is often complex. At C.R.I.S.P, we are dedicated to illuminating that path with cutting-edge research, robust educational initiatives, and a steadfast commitment to advocating for accessible, evidence-based care. We believe that by empowering dedicated professionals and championing innovative solutions, we can create a future where fewer lives are limited by pain.

Thank you for your interest in C.R.I.S.P. Together, we can advance the art and science of spine and pain care for the benefit of all.

Sincerely,

Hemant Kalia MD MPH FIPP FAAPMR

President & CEO, C.R.I.S.P