Our Mission
Leadership Based on Expertise and Contributions
EMISCA leverages clinical and translational research from related areas such as interventional and surgical pain management, addiction science, neuroscience, regenerative medicine, advanced computational analysis, navigation and robotics technology, and material science, including modern 3D printing technology. By integrating these innovations with surgeon experience and patient expectations, EMISCA fosters collaboration and drives progress in spine care relying on the following processes:
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Rotating Advisory Board
A rotating advisory board of highly respected and accomplished surgeons and society representatives, with short, staggered term limits to ensure fresh perspectives and prevent entrenchment.
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Clear & Simple Bylaws
Concise bylaws that focus on essential governance principles, and a clear articulation of our mission and values.
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Flat Hierarchy
Role-based leadership assigned based on expertise rather than titles, fostering a collaborative environment where decisions are made by consensus and through a transparent voting system.
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Regular, Structured Meetings
Quarterly meetings with standardized agendas to discuss key initiatives, share progress, and encourage open discussion and innovation.
Our Principles
Decision-Making
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Decentralized Operations
Semi-autonomous working groups aligned with EMISCA’s mission and values, providing a platform for sharing resources, research, and best practices.
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Merit-Based Recognition
A system to recognize outstanding contributions and innovations in the field, with clear, objective metrics for evaluating achievements.
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Feedback Mechanisms
Regular surveys and open forums for discussion, ensuring the alliance remains responsive to the needs and ideas of its members.
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Technology Utilization
Digital platforms for communication and collaboration, reducing administrative overhead and streamlining operations through automated processes.
Our Ambassadors
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
EMISCA™ ambassadors are committed to a governance structure that emphasizes meritocracy and avoids bureaucracy, ensuring that leadership and decision-making are based on expertise and contributions. Our core values are simplicity, efficiency, and excellence, guiding us in our pursuit of advancing spine care.
Ambassador SICCMI
Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski
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Ambassador ISASS
Morgan Lorio
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Ambassador SICCMI
Alvaro Dowling
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Ambassador ISMISS
Benedikt Burkhardt
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Ambassador
LESS, SOCCOL, SILACO, SICCMI
Jorge Felippe Ramirez
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Ambassador SILACO
Jose Ruggeles
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Ambassador ISASS
Paul Houle
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Ambassador AMCICO
Heber Alfaro Pachino
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Ambassador ISMISS
Joachim Oertel
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Ambassador
IITS & SMISS
Christopher Yeung
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Ambassador
Österreichischen Schmerzgesellschaft
Gerd Ivanic
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Ambassador SOMEC
Roberto Cantu Jr
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Ambassador SBN
Paulo de Carvalho
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Ambassador KOMISS
Jun Ho
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Ambassador SBC
Robert Meves
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Ambassador COA MIS Section
Xifeng Zhang
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Ambassador ISASS & Excel Spine
Choll Kim
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Ambassador Ligamenta
Ralf Wagner
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Ambassador SICCMI / SOMEC
Stefan Hellinger
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Ambassador ISESS
Zhen Zhou Li
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Ambassador ISMISS
Hansjörg Leu
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Ambassador IITS
Anthony Yeung
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Ambassador
ISASS & COA MIS Section
Huilin Yang
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Ambassador MIS Section COA
Xinyu Liu
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Ambassador SCN
William Omar Contrerras
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Ambassador SICOT
Yi Jiang
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Ambassador Spinal Foundation
Martin Knight
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Ambassador IOACON, IITS
Girish Datar
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Ambassador SBC, SBOT
Herton Rodrigo Tavares Costa
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Ambassador SBN
Roth Antonio Vargas
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Ambassador SMISS
Nimar Salari
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Ambassador ISASS
Brian Kwon
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Ambassador ISASS
John Ongulade
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Ambassador SMISS
Keny Ito
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Services
As a think-tank, EMISCA aims to create a supportive and innovative environment for spine surgeons and healthcare professionals, ultimately advancing the field of minimally invasive and endoscopic spine care.
