ASBMR e-News Weekly: April 1, 2021 Edition

Join Drs. Richard Eastell and Lorenza Mattia of the University of Sheffield, UK on Tuesday, April 13 at 1:00 PM EDT as they present for the next Clinical Case Workshop on the topic: “When Can We Stop Osteoporosis Treatment?”
 
The Clinical Case Workshop series aims to engage clinical fellows/trainees in stimulating discussion around musculoskeletal topics, and attendees are encouraged to ask written questions (via a chat function) to allow for a more interactive style. Click here to register!

Tell Congress How the Pandemic Has Impacted Your Research!
 

We still urgently need US-based members to meet with their elected representatives and their staffs to speak about the importance of federal funding for the impactful work that you do! The ASBMR Virtual Capitol Hill Day is occurring Tuesday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 14.
 
Each participant will be scheduled for 3-5 meetings over two days, lasting approximately 15 minutes each. ASBMR staff is handling the scheduling of all appointments which will all occur virtually over Zoom. Participants will be grouped by state and will receive their Hill Day schedules approximately one week prior to their appointments. No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided.
 
2021 ASBMR Virtual Capitol Hill Day Asks:

• Additional Support to Assist Researchers Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic - ASBMR supports the Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act (H.R. 869/S.289), a bipartisan bill that would provide NIH and other agencies funding to restore our nation’s research capacity to its pre-pandemic strength, prevent setbacks against the formidable challenges our nation faces, and further the goal of a robust, diverse, and inclusive STEM workforce.
• Continued Investment in NIH - ASBMR supports a $3.2 billion increase in NIH funding for FY2022, which will allow it to continue creating more opportunities for the next generation of researchers and provide a 5% increase across NIH Institutes and Centers, keeping pace with inflation and allowing it to fund new grants.
• Funding for Osteoporosis Testing - ASBMR is working to re-introduce legislation to improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a minimum reimbursement for office-based DXA tests-the preventative and diagnostic test for osteoporosis.

Please register by Friday, April 2. For more information, please visit the ASBMR website.

The ASBMR Virtual Capitol Hill Day is supported in part by Hologic Inc.

Join Dr. Sarah Dallas for the Next ASBMR Webinar:
“Emerging Areas in Basic Science: Live Cell and Intravital Imaging in Bone”
 

Register for the ASBMR Webinar: “Emerging Areas in Basic Science: Live Cell and Intravital Imaging in Bone” on Thursday, April 29 at 11:00 AM EDT with Dr. Sarah Dallas, bone cell biologist at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry. In this webinar, she will present data from live cell and intravital imaging of collagen and fibronectin assembly by osteoblasts; live cell and intravital imaging of osteocyte embedding dynamics and the fate of osteocytes following bone resorption, and live cell and intravital imaging of osteoclast dynamics and bone resorption. Please click here to read more about the webinar, speaker and to register.
 
Miss last month’s webinar on diabetes and skeletal health? You can catch the recording in the ASBMR Education Resource Center.

Nominate Deserving Colleagues for the
2021 Class of Fellows of the ASBMR by April 16
 

ASBMR is accepting nominations for the 2021 Fellows of the ASBMR. This distinguished program recognizes long-term ASBMR members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of bone, mineral and musculoskeletal science and is committed to recognizing the breadth and diversity of the Society’s membership. Fellows are nominated by their peers, followed by evaluation and selection by a review committee. To learn more about this program, eligibility criteria, and to review the nomination guidelines, click here. The nomination deadline is Friday, April 16, 2021.

Submit Your Abstract for the ASBMR 2021 Annual Meeting by May 12
 

Showcase the research you’ve been working on to a global audience of colleagues at the ASBMR 2021 Annual Meeting, taking place October 1 – 4, 2021. Submissions are due by Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Accepted abstracts will be published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (JBMR®, Impact Factor 5.854 ), the highest-ranked bone, mineral, and musculoskeletal journal. Visit the Abstracts page to review the abstract submission instructions before submitting your abstract.

Register for the ASBMR Fund for Research and Education Virtual 5k Fun Run!
 

Register for the first annual ASBMR Fund for Research and Education Virtual 5k Fun Run! We encourage everyone to get involved, whether you run, walk, ride or roll, we need your help to raise awareness and money to support our early stage investigators.  The 5k Fun Run will take place May 1 - May 31. Will you join us?  Click here for more information and to register.

One way in which ASBMR supports its mission and promotes excellence is by recognition of outstanding members through prestigious awards given annually at the ASBMR Annual Meeting. Consider nominating one of your deserving colleagues for an ASBMR Esteemed Award! Click here for more information and nomination instructions on each award. All ASBMR members are eligible to receive an award, except as restricted by specific award criteria. The deadline to submit your nomination is Friday, May 7, 2021.