Awards

ASBMR Harold M. Frost Young Investigator Awards

The contributions of Harold M. Frost to the field of bone and mineral research have left an indelible mark on the current understanding of skeletal health and disease. Harold Frost's ideas transformed the face of skeletal biology and orthopedic science and he is regarded by many as being the most influential theoretician in skeletal biology in the last fifty years. Harold Frost developed the process of quantitative bone histomorphometry, discovered the intermediary organization of bone and shed theoretical insights into the adaptation of bone to mechanical forces and hormones.

In addition to Harold Frost’s many scientific accomplishments, he was a mentor to countless clinicians and basic scientists. For nearly forty years, he was an active participant of the International Sun Valley Hard Tissue Workshop, an annual meeting that emphasizes active participation and interaction between young investigators and senior investigators. Through his participation at the Sun Valley meeting, Harold Frost influenced many young scientists and made a profound impact on the direction of skeletal biology and metabolic bone disease.

ASBMR and the Sun Valley meeting organizers have agreed to collaborate in honoring Harold Frost and in supporting the development of young investigators by establishing the ASBMR Harold M. Frost Young Investigator Awards. The next meeting will be held August 3-6, 2008.

Young Investigator Nomination Form

Sun Valley Workshop on Skeletal Tissue Biology

Nomination Deadline
The next Harold M. Frost Young Investigator Award Deadline is Tuesday, April 1, 2008

2007 Session Topics
The topics of the 37th Sun Valley Workshop on Skeletal Biology included:

• Primary Cilia
• DMP1 and Phosphate Regulation
• Tissue Engineering
• Aging and Osteoporosis
• Osteonecrosis ONJ

Purpose of Grant

The ASBMR Harold M. Frost Young Investigator Awards were established in collaboration with the Sun Valley meeting organizers. Six awards of $1,500 each will be awarded based on competitive application and review by a committee. The young investigators who receive awards are required to present their research during a 15 minute presentation at the Sun Valley Workshop on Skeletal Biology.

This program is intended to stimulate young investigator participation in the Sun Valley Meeting by providing the opportunity for presentation of their research.

Eligibility

• Professional status of nominee should be at a level of 2 year post-doctoral fellow or resident up to no more than 2 years as Assistant Professor as of March 1 of the current year.

Note: ASBMR Harold M. Frost Young Investigator Awards are open to ASBMR members and nonmembers.

Guidelines for Nomination

• A 500 word abstract describing work the applicant would present at the Sun Valley Meeting, if chosen
• A current curriculum vitae must accompany the nomination. Format of c.v. should follow NIH style for biographical sketch (see example on nomination form) and should be no more than 2 pages
• A one to two page letter summarizing the applicant’s current research is required. The applicant should also address their future goals in the field.
• The nomination packet should be written primarily by the candidate.
• Please note that all aspects of the applicant's application are taken into account by the review panel.

Note: Self-nomination is encouraged. A nomination letter from the mentor is not necessary, however; the applicant can include a letter of support if desired.

Grant

That grant amount to be provided is $1,500.

Submission Process

Applications must have been received in the ASBMR business office by Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Each nomination sent should include six copies of the following:

• Nomination form
• Lettre of Support
• Curriculum Vitae of Nominee
• Summary of Nominee's Research

Administration of the ASBMR Harold M. Frost Young Investigator Awards Program is carried out by ASBMR. The ASBMR President and Sun Valley Director each select two members to serve on the nomination review panel. The ASBMR reviewers are members who attend or have attended the Sun Valley Meeting. The ASBMR staff administers the review process, which includes sending the nomination packets to the review panel, arranging the review panel conference call, and sending out the acceptance letters. Each review panelist scores every nomination packet. The scores are then averaged and the nominees are ranked. The review panel then meets via conference call to discuss the scores and agrees on the six young investigator awardees.

Nominees will be notified of the results by May 15, 2008. A total of six young investigators will be selected to receive ASBMR Harold M. Frost Young Investigator Awards and are required to present their research during a 15 minute presentation with an additional 10 minutes for detailed discussion at the Sun Valley Workshop on Skeletal Tissue Biology. The meeting registration fee is waived for awardees, but they are expected to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodations. The $1,500 awards are presented as a component of the meeting.