January 13, 2012

Help Others Understand How Your Research Impacts Them

Help Others Understand How Your Research Impacts Them Are you a bright young scientist that is conducting research that is funded from an NIH-based grant? If so, we want to hear your story! Research!America has launched the “Science Speaks” campaign to highlight that health research not only supports the discovery of new treatments for deadly diseases, it also supports the economy by creating new jobs and business. Help others understand how your research impacts them by creating your own short video detailing the significance of your research. We can help you create your video! To learn how you can participate in “Science Speaks”, please contact the ASBMR Business Office.

January 9, 2012

ASBMR 2012 Annual Meeting: Save-the-Date

Mark your calendars for the premier scientific meeting on the latest concepts and innovations in bone and mineral research. On October 12-15, 2012, join scientists, physicians, and other health and research professionals in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, for an outstanding line-up of plenary and poster sessions, informal panel discussions and exciting networking events. Abstracts will be accepted beginning in early March and the abstract deadline is Wednesday, April 11, 2012.

January 7, 2012

ASBMR Call for 2012 Leadership Nominations — Deadline March 21, 2012

Effective leadership of the ASBMR is critical for the future of the bone field. Please consider nominating yourself or another ASBMR member to fill one or more of the leadership opportunities. The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer-Elect and Councilors (three positions) to go on the ballot in the fall of 2012, with terms beginning in the fall of 2013.

January 5, 2012

JBMR Announces First “Video Abstract”

The JBMR is pleased to announce the first JBMR “video abstract,” an author-created video summary of an article selected by Editor-in-Chief Thomas L. Clemens, Ph.D. The first JBMR video abstract is now available on the ASBMR web site. The featured paper is "Proteoglycan 4: A dynamic regulator of skeletogenesis and parathyroid hormone skeletal anabolism,” by Chad Novince and colleagues. The video summary is presented by co-author Laurie K. McCauley, D.D.S., Ph.D.

January 3, 2012

NIAMS Update – December Issue

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) was created to support research of the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases. Each month, they issue a newsletter to their members with updates on new research, innovations and grants in the field. To learn more about NIAMS including the latest scientific news and resources on diseases of the bones, joints, muscles, and skin, please read their DecemberUpdate.

January 1, 2012

This Week’s Scientific Web Editor Blog

In this week's ASBMR Scientific Web Editor Blog, Joseph Lorenzo, M.D., comments on Creative Thinking. To receive the regular ASBMR Scientific Web Editor Blog on your homepage or by email, subscribe to the ASBMR RSS News Feed. You can share your thoughts on these subjects by commenting on the website. To provide your ideas and feedback on topics you would like Dr. Lorenzo to address in future blogs, please email webeditor@asbmr.org

December 30, 2011

Job Seekers – Import your resume with one click with LinkedIn

You can now import your CV to the ASBMR Career Center with one click, by connecting your LinkedIn profile. If you do not have a LinkedIn account, the ASBMR Career Center offers a feature to build a new resume or upload an existing CV. Resumes can be published or kept private to be used when applying on the Job Board. To begin the application process, visit the Career Center or contact asbmr@asbmr.org with any questions.

December 28, 2011

Creation of the National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS) Announced

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued an amendment to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Statement of Organization. The amendment was passed to establish the National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS), to abolish the National Center for Research Review (NCRR), and to establish organizational components within the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) and the NIH Office of the Director (OD). To learn more, please visit the Government Printing Office website to read the full article

December 26, 2011

Dr. Steven Goldring Named as New Chair

Steven R. Goldring, M.D., has been named the first Richard L. Menschel Research Chair at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). In addition to providing leadership for the HSS Research Division, Dr. Goldring’s research objective is to translate basic research into new therapies for people with mobility disorders, with a focus on expanding the Hospital’s clinical registries and advancing its Osteoarthritis Initiative. To read more please visit the HSS website.