Ruth is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science at the University of Iowa. She received her clinical degree from Washington University in St. Louis and her PhD from the University of Rochester in New York. The long-term goal of her research is to improve care for individuals with chronic musculoskeletal conditions, with a focus on Achilles tendinopathy, through improved evaluation and treatment of localized and systemic factors contributing to pain and disability.

After graduating from high school, Turner moved to tiny Lexington, VA, where he graduated from Washington and Lee University with a double major in Chemistry and Classics. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a one of the Team Physicians for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Finally, Turner has joined the Board of Directors of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society® (AOFAS), the leading organization for lower extremity medicine and foot and ankle surgery, as a member-at-large.

Nonhlanhla (Noe) is a sports physiotherapist and has a Ph.D. in Exercise Science. In her clinical career, she has served Zimbabwe’s national men’s, women’s and youth rugby, netball, football, and Olympic teams. She also has teaching experience from institutions in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Anglophone Southern Africa, and the United Kingdom. Currently, she splits her time between teaching and research at Northumbria University (UK), Midlands State University (Zimbabwe), Nelson Mandela University (South Africa), and consultancy work for FIFA’s Women’s Football Department and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Robert-Jan is a specialized sports medicine physician and associate professor working in the Erasmus MC University Medical Centre in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. In 2010, he successfully defended his PhD thesis on imaging and treatment of chronic Achilles tendinopathy. His scientific career is aimed at improving participation in sports and exercise by optimizing prevention and treatment of injuries. He published more than 90 international scientific peer-reviewed articles, and led an international consortium on development of a core outcome set for Achilles tendinopathy.

Jill is a professor in musculoskeletal health in the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre at La Trobe University in Melbourne Australia. Jill's research areas include sports medicine and tendon injury. After completing her PhD in 2000, she has investigated tendon pathology, treatment options and risk factors for tendon injury. Jill currently supplements her research by conducting a specialist tendon practice and by lecturing and presenting workshops both in Australia and overseas.

Nicola became a Professor in Sport and Exercise Medicine at Queen Mary University of London in 2008, from a professorial position in Trauma and Orthopaedics. Tendon pathology has always been very much in the forefront of his clinical and research interest. Professor Maffulli is now the Chair in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery at La Sapienza University School of Medicine and Psychology, the largest University in Europe.

From an animal model of Schizophrenia (PhD studies), to psychopharmacology of anxiety (University of Bristol and UWA), and various topics in primary health care research (Notre Dame, Fremantle), Dana’s research experience is varied to say the least. It has been her passion for research design and data analysis that has enabled her to move easily between these fields. Since 2016, Dana has specialized in biostatistics, having completed her Master in Biostatistics through Macquarie University and the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia.

Sophia, GAICD, is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sport) and Professor of Human Performance at Edith Cowan University. Her past industry roles include Sports Science Manager for then named Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre, High Performance Women’s Sport Science Coordinator for Softball Australia, and High Performance Manager for Softball Western Australia. She brings to the table over two decades of experience working, influencing, and leading in sport.

Peter is a physiotherapist and researcher from Melbourne, Australia focusing on the problem of tendinopathy. Currently, he is a Professor at Monash University Physiotherapy Department and involved in multiple tendinopathy research projects in Australia and internationally. His research focuses on understanding pain and neuromuscular impairments, and clinical trials testing the efficacy of exercise and other interventions in tendinopathy. Peter maintains a strong clinical focus, consulting to people with difficult tendinopathy presentations.

Paola is a part-time Senior Lecturer and Biostatistician at the Institute for Health Research (IHR) at The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA). Her research focus centres on musculoskeletal health. Dr Chivers provides biostatistician consultancy to the university (UNDA) and St John of God Hospital across a range of health topics, and conducts research methodology and statistical workshops for HDRs, clinicians and university staff.