Ethics and Governance

The Ethics Committee ensures that all OARSI activities meet the highest ethical standards of the Society. They review disclosures from the board, board nominees, committee and initiative participants and makes recommendations to the board and enforces the OARSI Code of Ethics. The Ethics committee will also be responsible for reviewing OARSI’s governance policies (bylaws, committee mandates) and make recommendations to the board.

Sita Bierma-Zeinstra, Chair
The Netherlands
2020-2023

 

Rik Lories, Board Liaison
Belgium
2021-2024

George Dodge
USA
2020-2023

 

Ali Guermazi 
USA
2021-2024

Rana Hinman
Australia
2020-2023

 

Reza Jafarzadeh
USA
2020-2023

Sung-Hwan Kim
Korea
2021-2024

 

Jos Runhaar 
Netherlands
2020-2023

Joanna Sherwood
Germany
2022-2025