Registration limited to attendees of the CASEM 2026 Annual Symposium. With limited capacity, we cannot guarantee availability. Join MD Biologix, in partnership with CASEM, for an evidence-based lunch symposium at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort on Friday, May 1st, from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM. This session, titled "Innovations in Orthobiologics," features a keynote from Dr. Nathan Thakur on the critical evidence for high-dose PRP therapy and the "10 billion platelet threshold" required for clinical efficacy. Following the keynote, a moderated expert panel will discuss standardized protocols and the clinical rationale for PRP + HA treatment sequencing in daily Canadian sports medicine practice. The panel will then be taking questions from the audience.

Designed for the sports medicine community, this symposium moves beyond elite athletic care to focus on optimizing outcomes for the everyday patient. Attendees will explore how to overcome barriers to orthobiologic adoption and integrate advanced technologies like KeyPRP and Synolis VA into their existing treatment algorithms. With capacity limited during the main conference lunch window, we encourage early registration to secure your seat for this essential discussion on the future of Canadian orthobiologics.

Meet the Speakers

Dr. Nathan Thakur, MD, CCFP - Keynote

Dr. Nathan Thakur is a dedicated physician committed to helping patients Heal, Rejuvenate, and Preserve their joints and tendons using the most advanced and well-studied treatments available today. With a background at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Thakur brings a wealth of experience in treating complex musculoskeletal conditions through innovative, research-backed methods.

At Regenerative MD, he specializes in regenerative medicine, offering research-backed, biological treatments, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid injections – each delivered with precision using ultrasound guidance to achieve the best possible outcome for every patient.

Dr. Marni Wesner, MD, MA, CCFP(SEM), FCFP, Dip. Sport Med - Panelist

Dr. Wesner is a sport and exercise medicine specialist practicing at the University of Alberta Glen Sather Sport Medicine Clinic. She also has a masters degree in sport psychology. Her practice encompasses the entire spectrum of athletes, from grass-roots developmental athletes to elite and Olympic athletes, as well as pediatric to geriatric age groups.

She has been the chief medical officer for Hockey Canada, Skate Canada and Canada Basketball. Dr. Wesner has been a part of the Team Canada medical team at the Pan American and Commonwealth Games, five FISU Games and three Olympic Games.

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Dr. Kaila Holtz, MD, FRCPC, Dip. Sport Med - Panelist

Dr. Kaila Holtz is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with clinical interests in non-operative interventional orthopedics and ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections. She provides advanced care using platelet-rich plasma, joint, and tendon injections, and manages conditions such as knee and hip osteoarthritis, Achilles tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), and thoracic outlet syndrome. She serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of British Columbia and practices at ReBalance in Vancouver, BC.