Marine Biomedical welcomes Professor Stuart B. Goodman (MD MSc PhD FRCSC FACS FBSE FIOR FORS) to its Medical Advisory Committee

This month, Marine Biomedical proudly announces the appointment of Professor Stuart Goodman to our Medical Advisory Committee. Professor Goodman, the Robert L. and Mary Ellenburg Professor of Surgery with Tenure in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University in California, USA, will be serving on the committee for an initial three-year term, with potential to extend for another three years.

With an impressive academic background, Professor Goodman earned his BSc, MD, and MSc from the University of Toronto, and later obtained his PhD from Lund University. His clinical expertise centres on adult reconstructive surgery, while his research interests span joint replacements, juvenile arthritis, osteonecrosis, and musculoskeletal tissue regeneration and repair. Additionally, he has made notable contributions to implant biocompatibility, inflammation, and other fundamental aspects of orthopaedics.

Professor Goodman brings a wealth of experience and achievements to our committee. Notably, he previously chaired the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon’s (AAOS) Biological Implants Committee and contributed to the AAOS Biomedical Engineering Committee. His professional affiliations include memberships in the American, European, and International Hip Societies, Knee Society, AAHKS, and ARCO. Furthermore, he has served as a consultant to the FDA and played a key role at NIH's Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering study section.

The extent of Professor Goodman's research impact is truly remarkable, with over 600 peer-reviewed manuscripts to his name and numerous prestigious awards, such as the Clemson Award for Basic Research from the Society For Biomaterials and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons.

Excited about this collaboration, Professor Stuart Goodman is keen on working with Marine Biomedical to support the development of PearlBone™ during our clinical trial phase and to advance our suite of natural bone substitutes to address unmet clinical needs in bone substitute medicine.

During his recent visit to Broome, Professor Goodman had the opportunity to explore our laboratory and cleanroom facility, participate in the MSK Summit, and investigate the potential applications of nacre in his specialised areas. The visit also provided him with the chance to meet with esteemed figures, including the WA Premier, the Honourable Roger Cook, the Honourable Stephen Dawson, and the WA Ex-Chief Scientist Professor Lyn Beazley.

Amazed by Broome's picturesque charm and its rich pearling history, Professor Goodman found the town's location along the Indian Ocean truly captivating. Being a dual citizen of the US and with roots in Ontario, Canada, he couldn't help but express some curiosity—bordering on concern—about the presence of crocodiles in the region.

With Professor Stuart Goodman already making significant contributions, Marine Biomedical is enthusiastic about working together, conducting critical bone defect model studies, and navigating the FDA medical device application process.

Hon Stephen Dawson, Patrick Moase & Stuart Goodman. Image courtesy of Hon Stephen Dawson, Minister for Emergency Services; Innovation and the Digital Economy; Science; Medical Research; Minister assisting the Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade.