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ASBMR Updates & Announcements
 We are saddened to announce the passing of ASBMR member Pierre J. Meunier, M.D. A pioneer of histomorphometry use in clinical studies, he was also widely noted for his influential work in the field of osteoporosis and rheumatic diseases, and for his renowned work as a mentor and editor in bone research. Dr. Meunier authored over 370 scientific manuscripts. He was Professor of Medicine at Claude Bernard Lyon University and Head of the Department of Rheumatology and Bone Diseases at the Edouard Herriot Hospital in Lyon, France. Professor Meunier was a thoughtful scientist who meticulously carried out his research and mentored many other colleagues. He leaves a legacy of scientific contributions to our field that will always be acknowledged as the field moves forward.
Throughout his long career, Dr. Meunier’s research accomplishments were honored with numerous recognitions and awards. He was named a Decorated Officer of the Ordre des Palmes Academiques (France) and was a recipient of the ASBMR Frederic C. Bartter Award (1999), Paget Disease Foundation Prize (1991), IBMS John Haddad Award (1998), and the IOF Pierre Delmas International Prize (2010). He also served in numerous volunteer leadership positions with numerous bone organizations, including the editorial board of the JBMR, Editor-in-Chief of Bone (1978-1989), Editor-in-Chief of Osteoporosis International (1989-2005), Secretary of the European Calcified Tissue Society (1985-1991), and a consultant at the World Health Organization.
Please join us in recognizing Dr. Meunier’s contribution to our field by leaving a note, sharing a memory, or contributing a donation in his honor.
The ASBMR Young Investigator Awards for Ph.D. Training allow five members to attend the ECTS Ph.D. Training Course being held this year in Oxford, United Kingdom, July 2-5, 2016. ASBMR would like to congratulate the following award recipients:
Saber Ghadakzadeh, McGill University, Canada
Joseph Kindler, University of Georgia, USA
Christian Santa Maria, University of California, San Francisco, USA
Diarra Williams, Texas A&M University, USA
Sarah Zimmerman, University of Arkansas, USA
Please join us in letting Congress know that we need their support to improve the lives of current and future osteoporosis patients, and to save millions of dollars in healthcare expenses. Click here to submit a letter asking for support on a Bill that, if passed, will improve the lives of many people in the US.
Osteoporosis is prevalent, deadly and costly. Diagnosis by DXA, a bone mass measurement tool, is accurate, inexpensive, and effective and osteoporosis treatment is only dollars each month. However, Medicare cuts are dismantling the osteoporosis prevention model by making DXA unavailable to current and future osteoporosis patients by reducing the reimbursement to lower than it costs to conduct the test. A House Bill (HR2461) to improve access to and utilization of bone mass measurement benefits is now at the point where it needs a lead sponsor in the Senate. To get support in the Senate, we need your help to let your Senator know that this issue matters to your Senator's constituents.
Take action today!
13th Annual UCSF Osteoporosis Course: New Insights in Research, Diagnosis, and Clinical Care
 Presented by the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics of the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, this two-day course features an expert faculty that will discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Specific topics will include the cell biology of osteoporosis, bone biomechanics, endocrine and nutrition aspects of osteoporosis, and advances in skeletal imaging, such as CT and MRI scanning. The course will also critically review current treatment options and preview new treatments under study. There will be an emphasis on recent developments and current controversies in the etiology, diagnosis, and management of osteoporosis.
Click here to download more information, including the program schedule for this event.
 ASBMR has been active in recognizing National Osteoporosis Awareness Month in May and raising awareness about osteoporosis and bone health throughout the month. How can you help in this effort? In addition to your everyday work on bone research, you can also:
- Help spread the word and raise awareness by sharing ASBMR resources on social media using #WhyIStudyBone and #NationalOsteoporosisMonth
- Support research funding by making a donation to the ASBMR Fund for Research and Education and 100% of your donation will be used exclusively to fund researchers in our field.
We greatly appreciate your support of the future of bone, mineral and musculoskeletal research. If you have any questions about the ASBMR Fund for Research and Education, please contact Deb Kroll, ASBMR’s Development Director at +1 (312) 673-5494 ordkroll@asbmr.org.
JBMR® Highlights
Inflammatory Osteoclasts Prime TNFα-producing CD4+ T Cells and Express CX3CR1
Lidia Ibáñez, Grazia Abou-Ezzi, Thomas Ciucci, Vanessa Amiot, Nourhène Belaïd, Dorian Obino, Anna Mansour, Matthieu Rouleau, Abdelilah Wakkach and Claudine Blin-Wakkach
Accepted manuscript online: 10 MAY 2016
The Association Between Trabecular Bone Score and Lumbar Spine Volumetric BMD is Attenuated Among Older Men with High Body Mass Index
Lisa Langsetmo, Tien N Vo, Kristine E Ensrud, Brent C Taylor, Peggy M Cawthon, Ann V Schwartz, Douglas C Bauer, Eric S Orwoll, Nancy E Lane, Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, John T Schousboe and for the Osteoporotic Fractures in Men (MrOS) Research Group
Accepted manuscript online: 5 MAY 2016
Bone Science in the News
Statement from American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, National Osteoporosis Foundation and National Bone Health Alliance
PR Newswire (5/9/2016)
Study Indicates Risk of Second Major Osteoporotic Fracture Greatest After Initial Fracture
Helio Orthopaedics Today (5/10/2016)
Hologic Marks National Osteoporosis Month by Releasing New Consumer Survey
Pharmiweb (5/3/2016)
The Role of Mineral and Bone Disorders in the Development and Progression of Cardiac and Renal Pathology in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus of Long Duration
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice (5/4/2016)
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