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August 2007
Welcome to the August edition of the ASBMR e-news! There are only a few weeks until the ASBMR 29th Annual Meeting: don’t forget to register and book your accommodations in Honolulu. There are exciting details about Society offerings and the meeting to share with you, so please click on the links below for the latest news. We hope you enjoy reading the ASBMR e-news and welcome your suggestions and comments at asbmr@asbmr.org.
News
ONJ Report to be Published in the October Issue of JBMR
An increasing number of reports in the medical literature suggest that the use of bisphosphonates, especially intravenous bisphosphonates, is associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). To address this, ASBMR convened an international, multidisciplinary task force of experts (physicians, oral surgeons, dentists, and scientists) to examine the data and facilitate an exchange of information critical to addressing this issue and guiding the research agenda. Several NIH Institutes (NIAMS, NIDCR, NCI) were also represented.
The final consensus document will be published in the October issue of the JBMR. The document has been endorsed by the ASBMR, The Endocrine Society, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, The International Society of Clinical Densitometry, the International Bone and Mineral Society, the National Osteoporosis Foundation, the Paget Foundation, Osteoporosis Canada, the Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism, and the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Special thanks to ONJ Task Force Co-Chairs Sundeep Khosla and Elizabeth Shane for leading this endeavor and all the task force members for their hard work over the past 12 months. For more information about the ONJ Task Force, please visit the ASBMR website at www.asbmr.org.
 Get the 6th Edition of the Primer at the Annual Meeting in Hawaii
For the first time, copies of the 6th edition of the Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism will be available for purchase at the ASBMR Annual Meeting. Avoid the rising shipping rates by picking up your copy at the membership renewal desk at the Hawaii Convention Center. Primers are only $59 on-site while supplies last!
NIH Meeting, Vitamin D and Health in the 21st Century: An Update
The National Institutes of Health is sponsoring a meeting on "Vitamin D and Health in the 21st Century: An Update" on September 5-6, 2007 in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Up to 400 nutritionists, researchers and representatives from other Federal agencies are expected to attend. Speakers will present on such topics as salient points of the past and emerging research, including an ODS-sponsored AHRQ evidence report, Effectiveness and Safety of Vitamin D in Relation to Bone Health. There is no charge for the meeting, but attendees must register at http://vitamindandhealth.od.nih.gov.
ASBMR Members Meet with NIH Directors to Discuss Emerging/Underfunded Research Areas
In May, the National Coalition for Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases (The Bone Coalition) met with five U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Directors to discuss emerging and underfunded areas of research relevant to bone. ASBMR members Lynda Bonewald, Robert Gagel, and Michael Kleerekoper participated in these meetings with the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), and the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The Bone Coalition also submitted formal public comments to both the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and NIA on possible future directions for research at the request of their directors.
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| (left to right) NOF representative Michael Kleerekoper, M.D., NIAMS Director Stephen Katz, M.D., Ph.D., Paget's Foundation representative Robert Gagel, M.D., NOF staff Roberta Biegel, NIAMS Director of Division of Musculoskeletal Diseases Joan McGowan, Osteogenesis Inperfecta Foundation Executive Director Heller An Shapiro, ASBMR Executive Director Ann L. Elderkin, P.A., Paget's Foundation Executive Director Charlene Waldman, ASBMR Advocacy Chair Lynda Bonewald, Ph.D., NIAMS of Communication and Public Liaison Richard Clark, and NIAMS Deputy Director of the Office of Science Policy and Planning Wilma Peterman Cross. |
Meetings
 NEW! Abstracts Available Online for the 2007 Annual Meeting
Abstract listings have been posted to the ASBMR website for the 29th Annual Meeting September 16–19, 2007, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Please read the ASBMR Embargo Policy carefully and enter in the following username and password after scrolling down to the bottom of the page and agreeing to the terms of the Embargo:
Username: pineapple
Password: hawaii
Some of the outstanding content to be presented at this year’s meeting includes the following:
- Efficacy and Safety of Zoledronic Acid 5 mg in Preventing Fractures in Men and Women With Prevalent Hip Fracture: The HORIZON-Recurrent Fracture Trial.
- Risk Factors for Serious Adverse Events (SEAs) of Atrial Fibrillation in the HORIZON-PFT Train of Zoledronic Acid.
- Efficacy of Bazedoxifene in Reducing New Vertebral Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis: Results From a 3-Year, Randomized, Placebo- and Active-Controlled Clinical Trial.
- Plenary Lectures by Tatsuo Suda, DDS, PhD, on “Contributions to Osteoclast Biology” and Michael Berridge, FRS, on “Calcium Signaling in Health and Disease.”
- A controversial debate on “Excessive Suppression of Bone Remodeling by Antiresorptive Agents—Fact or Fiction?”
- State-of-the-Art Lectures on “Bone and Stem Cells” and “Mineral Ion Homeostasis and Early Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease.”
To view the entire preliminary program and to learn more about the ASBMR 29th Annual Meeting, please visit the ASBMR website at www.asbmr.org.
Don’t forget, online registration is still available for the Annual Meeting. See you in Honolulu!
Annual Meeting Housing Deadline: Monday, August 20th
Book your accommodations for the 29th Annual Meeting on the ASBMR website by Monday, August 20, 2007 and take advantage of our special prices. A small number of rooms remain at reduced rates for this year’s meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. ASBMR has also partnered with Apollo Travel to provide discounted deals on air and car rentals. To view these options and save on your travel to Hawaii, visit the ASBMR website at www.asbmr.org.
O nline Roommate Matching Program
Looking to save costs during your stay in Hawaii? Then visit ASBMR’s Online Roommate Matching Program! This online service matches meeting attendees looking to share accommodations during their stay in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. We are delighted to offer this service and encourage anyone interested to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
On-site Job Placement Service
Visit the ASBMR Job Placement Service desk on-site in Hawaii! All job announcements will be prominently displayed in the registration area for the entire meeting, and interested candidates will be able to obtain copies of any job announcements and leave messages and CVs for the employer or the contact person for your organization. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet with a future employer or find the perfect candidate for an open position!
The ASBMR Job Placement Booth will be located in the Main Lobby of the Hawaii Convention Center, next to the Membership Renewal Counter. The Job Placement Booth hours of operation are:
| Saturday, September 15th |
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, September 16th |
7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. |
| Monday, September 17th |
7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, September 18th |
7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, September 19th |
7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Lounge at the Hawaii Convention Center
Looking for an opportunity to ask U.S. NIH and Center for Scientific Review Staff (CSR) about your grant proposal or idea? Then you should visit the NIH Lounge in its new location in the Kamehameha Exhibit Hall in the Hawaii Convention Center and get your questions answered.
Program staff from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institute on Aging, and Center for Scientific Review will be available to meet with you. The lounge hours are:
| Sunday, September 16th |
5:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. |
| Monday, September 17th |
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, September 18th |
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, September 19th |
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Observance of Holidays in Hawaii
For the convenience of those individuals that would like to attend ASBMR’s 29th Annual Meeting, September 16–19, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, and wish to attend services for Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, and/or Yom Kippur (if you are extending your trip), ASBMR has compiled a list of resources that have expressed an interest in assisting ASBMR Annual Meeting attendees with their needs.
Upon request, ASBMR is happy to assist any attendees with finding a place of worship for any faith in Honolulu. E-mail asbmr@asbmr.org if you require assistance.
 Targeting Bone Remodeling for the Treatment of Osteoporosis: Abstract Deadline: September 4th
The September 4th abstract submission deadline for Targeting Bone Remodeling for the Treatment of Osteoporosis is quickly approaching. Don’t miss this opportunity to join experts from a wide range of disciplines to explore evolving approaches and innovations that target bone remodeling and are anticipated to improve the treatment of osteoporosis. This meeting provides the ultimate collaborative setting for exploratory learning and valuable dynamic discussions related to recent insights into the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating bone remodeling.
Up to 15 Young Investigator Awards are available for top-ranked young investigator abstracts submitters. The award includes a plaque and a $1,000 honorarium to be used to offset travel expenses to attend the meeting.
The abstract deadline is Tuesday, September 4, 2007, 5:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time. Before you submit your abstract, please read the Call for Abstracts Instructions.
For more information on the meeting, to submit your abstract, or to register, visit www.asbmr.org.
Committee Highlights
Ancillary Program Committee
The ASBMR Ancillary Program Committee, chaired by Dr. Thomas Clemens, develops the Ancillary Program comprised of the ASBMR Working Groups and the Industry Sponsored Symposia. These meetings convene in evening sessions in conjunction with the ASBMR 29th Annual Meeting. The Committee reviews each ancillary program application to ensure that the content is consistent with ASBMR's goals and is compliant with ACCME guidelines. During the Annual Meeting, members of the Ancillary Committee attend the Working Group and ISS sessions to monitor for any commercial bias. The Committee advises ASBMR's Council, the Executive Committee and Staff on policy issues that may arise with regard to Industry-Supported Symposia and Working Groups and if necessary, recommends changes or additions to ASBMR ancillary policies.
To view the 2007 Ancillary Program, please visit the website at www.asbmr.org.
Members in the News
ASBMR Member Mark Horowitz on Representing ASBMR at Other Meetings
"At the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) held in Miami, Florida, USA, in May 2007, I had the privilege of representing the ASBMR and co-chairing a session along with ASBMR member Yongwon Choi, PhD. The session was a symposium entitled “Osteoimmunology” and featured talks by Yongwon Choi, PhD, Mary Nakamura, MD, Joe Lorenzo, MD, and Marco Colona. The symposium was a great success, with more than 100 scientists in attendance. The symposium speakers, Dr. Choi, and I all enjoyed the meeting; I would also like to thank ASBMR for its support of this important initiative. It is an honor to be able to represent this Society." - Mark C. Horowitz, Ph.D., ASBMR Councilor 2006-2009
NIH Opportunities and Grant Information
The ASBMR is pleased to highlight the following announcements and grant opportunities from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH):
News
NIH Director Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D., has established two working groups to examine the NIH peer review process, with the goal of maximizing its effectiveness. The two groups will seek input from the scientific community, including investigators, scientific societies, grantee institutions, voluntary health organizations, and from within NIH as well. For additional information, see the news release at www.nih.gov.
To view the special edition newsletter on peer review, please view it online at www.nih.gov.
Notices
The Biomarkers Consortium, a research partnership managed by the Foundation for the NIH; is soliciting concepts for biomarker projects. Researchers are encouraged to submit project concepts online at www.biomarkersconsortium.org. If a concept is approved for development by the consortium, the Foundation for NIH will seek funds to support the project.
The consortium is a large-scale, public-private research partnership formed in 2006 to identify and qualify biomarkers. It encourages participation by academia, government, industry, patient advocacy groups and other non-profit organizations. Information about the Foundation for NIH is available at www.fnih.org.
NIH Office of Extramural Research Launches New Website
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm
Program Announcements
Advancing Novel Science in Women’s Health Research (ANSWHR) [R21]
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-07-381.html
Letters of Intent Receipt Date: December 14, 2007
Application Receipt Date: January 14, 2008
Request for Applications
Osteoimmunology - Crosstalk between Immune System and Bone (R01)
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DE-08-006.html
Letters of Intent Receipt Date: Not Applicable
Application Receipt Date: Multiple Dates
For more information on how to apply for a grant or where to apply, please visit the ASBMR Website.
Calendar of Events
The ASBMR is pleased to highlight the following meetings of bone and mineral-related organizations. Information regarding any of the listed events may be obtained directly from the meeting organizers using the contact information provided below. For a complete list of upcoming events, please visit the ASBMR events page. Event listings are posted as a courtesy to our sister organizations. If you know of, or are organizing a scientific bone and mineral-related meeting that you would like included on the ASBMR Events Calendar, please e-mail the meeting details to ASBMR for consideration at asbmr@asbmr.org.
August
August 23-26, 2007
International Congress on Stress
Budapest, Hungry
For more information, please contact:
Website: http://www.stress07.com
September
September 5-6, 2007
National Institutes of health
Office of Dietary Supplements
Vitamin D and Health in the
21st Century: An Update
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
For more information, please contact:
Website: http://vitamindandhealth.od.nih.gov/
September 6-7, 2007
National Institutes of Health
Second International Role of Nitrate in Physiology,
Pathophysiology and Therapeutics Meeting
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
For more information, please contact:
Website: www.strategicresults.com/nitrite2/
E-mail: rini@strategicresults.com
September 16-19, 2007
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
29th Annual Meeting
Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
For more information, contact:
Phone: (202) 367-1161
Fax: (202) 367-2161
E-mail: asbmr@asbmr.org
October
October 3-6, 2007
18th Annual Meeting
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
Gaylord Texan Hotel
Dallas, Texas
For more information, please contact:
Phone: (440) 442-7550
Fax: (440) 442-2660
E-Mail: info@menopause.org
Website: www.menopause.org
October 11-13, 2007
5th International Congress on Glucocorticoid Induced Osteoporosis - GIO 2007
Naples, Italy
For more information, please contact:
Phone: +390119211467
Website: www.symposium.it/gio2007
October 12-13, 2007
11th Annual Meeting
The Neuroendocrinology Section of the German Society of Endocrinology (DGE)
Essen, Germany
October 20-24, 2007
6th Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Societies
of Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, Korea, New Zealand,
Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
Honolulu, Hawaii
For more information contact:
Phone: (847)698-1625
E-mail: ors@ors.org
Website: www.ors.org
October 25-27, 2007
Skeletal Complications of Malignancy V
Philadelphia, PA, USA
For more information, please contact:
Phone: (212) 509-5335
E-mail: pagetsym@aol.com
Website: www.paget.org
October 31-November 5, 2007
Renal Week 2007
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, California
For more information, contact:
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
1725 I Street, NW; Suite 510
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 659-0599
E-mail: email@asn-online.org
Website: www.asn-online.org
December
December 2007
ASBMR Meeting on Targeting Bone Remodeling
for the Treatment of Osteoporosis
December 6-7, 2007
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, DC, USA
For more information, contact:
Phone: (202) 367-1161
Fax: (202) 367-2161
E-mail: asbmr@asbmr.org
For a complete listing of events, please visit the ASBMR Events Calendar.
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