September 2007

Welcome to the September Edition of ASBMR e-news! 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. We look forward to seeing each of you in Hawaii next week!

News

• Letter from ASBMR President, Steven R. Goldring, M.D.
• Tom Clemens Appointed Next JBMR Editor-in-Chief
• ASBMR John Haddad Young Investigator Awards—Deadline: October 25, 2007
• ASBMR Expands Eligibility for Bridge Funding Research Grants
• Register Today for ASBMR Bone Remodeling Meeting
• Annual Meeting Abstracts Now Available Online
• Enjoy Dinner with Fellow Attendees in Hawaii
  
  

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Letter from ASBMR President, Steven R. Goldring, M.D.

Dear Colleagues,

As my term as ASBMR President comes to an end at this year’s Annual Meeting in Honolulu, I would like to extend a special thanks to the ASBMR leadership team, including Executive Committee members Elizabeth Shane, Barbara Kream, Keith Hruska and Marc Drezner, ASBMR Councilors and Ann Elderkin, our Executive Director, and the ASBMR staff. It has been an honor to work with this dedicated group. During the past year, the Society has continued to offer a wide variety of programs and services to our community. We also have developed several new initiatives. I would like to recap some of the initiatives of the past year, as well as look ahead to the future.

ASBMR 29th Annual Meeting
Registration for the meeting is strong and we are looking forward to the Annual Meeting delivering the most outstanding science in the field. I would like to thank the 2007 Program Co-Chairs, Juliet Compston and Harald Jueppner, who have done an outstanding job planning the scientific program for the meeting. I also would like to thank the ASBMR staff for their dedication and hard work. Without their commitment and support, a successful meeting would not have been possible To encourage the involvement and participation of our community of young investigators, we initiated a new travel grants program for this year’s annual meeting. The program was a resounding success, with the awarding of over 800 grants to young investigators from around the world.

ASBMR Topical Meetings
Planning continues for the December topical meeting, Targeting Bone Remodeling for the Treatment of Osteoporosis. This two-day meeting will be held December 6–7, 2007, in Washington, DC, USA. I would like to thank John Bilezikian and Toshio Matsumoto, who are serving as Program Committee co-chairs, and Teresita Bellido, Sundeep Khosla, Thomas Martin, Socrates Papapoulos and Robert Recker of the Organizing Committee for all their hard work and commitment. The meeting will explore recent insights into the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating bone resorption and formation and will integrate a broad spectrum of the most exciting new clinical, translational and basic science research in the field.

ASBMR is already planning the next topical meeting for the spring of 2009, “New Frontiers in Skeletal Research: Bone, Fat and Brain Connections.” More information about this meeting will be forthcoming!

Publications Highlights
The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (JBMR) continues to publish the leading science in the bone and mineral field with a current impact factor of 6.527. Our present Editor-in-Chief, John Eisman, will end his term at the end of this year, and I am pleased to announce that Tom Clemens has been chosen as the next Editor-in-Chief of the JBMR. He will begin his term in January, 2008.

Additionally, work on the Seventh Edition of the Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism has already begun under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Clifford J. Rosen. The new Primer will be expanded to include chapters addressing compliance with osteoporosis treatment and ethnic differences in bone mass and quality. The new edition will be available in mid-2008.

ASBMR Grants Programs
ASBMR continues to offer two successful grant programs that benefit our members. The Career Enhancement Awards (CEAs) support investigators early in their careers to help advance their training. The four recipients of this year’s $35,000 awards will be announced at this year’s Annual Meeting. The deadline for next year is February 29, 2008.

The ASBMR Bridge Funding Grants assist mid-level and senior investigators, with a history of research productivity and external research funding, who have encountered an interruption in funding. Successful applicants are eligible for up to $50,000 each. This year we have provided funding for ten grants. The next deadline for applications is November 30, 2007.

We encourage each of you to look into these programs to assist you in your careers.

ASBMR Task Force on Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
The ASBMR task force, established in June 2006, has completed its report that is currently available on the JBMR Online as a WebFirst publication. It will be published in the October issue of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (JBMR). I would like to thank Task Force co-chairs Sundeep Khosla and Elizabeth Shane, the entire task force, and Associate Executive Director Doug Fesler for their dedication and outstanding contributions to this project.

ASBMR Co-Sponsorship of International and National Meetings
Since 2006, the ASBMR has worked to develop relationships with other national and international societies, to expand awareness of the ASBMR in the United States and abroad. We have made considerable progress by co-sponsoring a number of meetings and sessions at meetings with other societies.

• Second Annual Endocrine Fellows Foundation-ASBMR Forum on Metabolic Bone diseases for Fellows in Training, September 15, 2007, Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Proteus Syndrome Workshop, September 27-28, 2007, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
• European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS), May 24 – 28, 2008, Barcelona, Spain: ECTS and ASBMR have agreed to a series of three debates on clinical topics, alternating between ASBMR and ECTS meetings. The first debate will be at the ASBMR 29th Annual Meeting, September 16– 19, 2007, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA: Excessive Suppression of Bone Remodeling by Antiresorptive Agents: Fact or Fiction?. The second debate will be at the ECTS Meeting, May 24 – 28, 2008, Barcelona, Spain: Vitamin D. The third debate will be at the ASBMR 30th Annual Meeting, September 12-16, 2008, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, topic to be determined.
• Sociedad Española de Investigación Ósea y Meatabolismo Mineral (SEIOMM), October 16-19, 2007, Valencia, Spain: Post-Transplantation Bone Disease.
• Societa Italiana dell’Osteoporosi del Metabolismo Minerale e dell Malattie dello Scheletro (SIOMMMS), November 14, 2007, Florence, Italy: Cardiovascular Disease and Osteoporosis.
• 2nd International Conference on Osteoimmunology: Interactions of the Immune and Skeletal Systems, June 8-13, 2008, Rhodes, Greece. ASBMR will provide travel grants for selected young investigators to attend the meeting.

ASBMR Advocacy and Science Policy Efforts
ASBMR continues to work with the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) and the National Coalition for Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases (the “Bone Coalition”), to advocate for increased U.S. government funding for research. We also continue our collaborations with the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) on addressing changes proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to decrease payments for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). The DXA task force recently met with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Acting Deputy Administrator Herb Kuhn to express its concerns.

Looking Ahead
As my tenure as ASBMR President comes to a close, I look forward to initiatives that are already underway for next year, including the ASBMR’s 30th Annual Meeting in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

It has been a pleasure serving you as ASBMR President. I know that President-Elect Barbara Kream will continue to advance the mission of the ASBMR and I look forward to working with her. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you over the past year.

Sincerely,

Steven R. Goldring, M.D.

ASBMR President

Tom Clemens Appointed Next JBMR Editor-in-Chief
The ASBMR is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas L. Clemens, Ph.D. as the next Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (JBMR). Dr. Clemens is a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), director of the Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology and director of the UAB Howard Hughes Med-Grad Fellowship Program. Dr. Clemens brings not only a wealth of science knowledge to the position of editor, but he also brings enormous enthusiasm and creativity. His tenure, which will begin January 1, 2008 and will last five years, promises to be one of continued positive change and growth for JBMR, the leading journal in its field.

ASBMR John Haddad Young Investigator Awards—Deadline October 25, 2007
ASBMR is proud to continue its co-sponsorship of the ASBMR John Haddad, Jr., Young Investigator Awards. The ASBMR offers financial support to attend the Advances in Mineral Metabolism (AIMM) Meeting in Snowmass, Colorado, USA, April 8-12, 2008. The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 25, 2007. To apply, visit the ASBMR website.

ASBMR Expands Eligibility for Bridge Funding Research Grants
The ASBMR Bridge Funding Research Grants Program was established to assist members with a history of research productivity and external research funding, who have encountered an interruption in their funding. Successful applicants are eligible for up to $50,000 in support. For more information about this program, including the recently expanded eligibility criteria, please visit the ASBMR website. The next application deadline is Friday, November 30, 2007.

Meetings

Register Today for the Bone Remodeling Meeting
Join colleagues as they discuss the latest concepts in bone remodeling for the treatment of osteoporosis. Register for the ASBMR meeting on Targeting Bone Remodeling for the Treatment of Osteoporosis, being held December 6-7, 2007, in Washington, DC, USA. For more information on this meeting, including the full program, and registration and hotel information, visit the ASBMR website.

Annual Meeting ABSTRACTS Now Available Online
To view the 29th Annual Meeting abstracts on the ASBMR website, please read the ASBMR Embargo Policy carefully and enter in the following username and password information after scrolling down to the bottom of the page and agreeing to the terms of the Embargo:

Username: Pinapple
Password: Hawaii

Attend the ASBMR Business Meeting
Please plan to attend the ASBMR Business Meeting on Tuesday, September 18th at 6:00 p.m. in room 312. Learn the latest happenings of the Society. Your participation is encouraged and welcomed.

Visit the Exhibits before Arriving in Hawaii
Check out the 29th Annual Meeting exhibit hall offerings prior to arriving in Hawaii! Visit the ASBMR Virtual Exhibit Hall at www.asbmr.org/liveASBMRVEHall.

Stop by These Lounges in the Exhibit Hall

Renew Your Dues for 2008 and Find A Job While in Hawaii

Enjoy Dinner with Fellow Attendees in Hawaii
ASBMR invites Annual Meeting attendees to meet and network with colleagues over dinner through the “Meet and Eat” program. How does it work? Simply sign up to participate at the Young Investigator Lounge in the Exhibit Hall and then meet at the designated “Meeting Point” located outside the Kamehameha Exhibit Hall between 6:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to join up with other attendees. For your convenience, ASBMR has provided a suggested list of inexpensive restaurants near the Hawaii Convention Center. This is a great networking opportunity and a chance to make new friends.

Tour and Excursion Packages Available to Attendees
Enjoy the splendor of the Hawaiian Islands! ASBMR has worked with a local travel agency to offer a wide range of tours, both historical and cultural, on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Oahu, as well as neighboring islands. You can easily book your tours on-site at the Hospitality Desk in the Main Lobby of the Hawaii Convention Center. Review all available excursions online now at http://www.mcahawaii.com/grps07/asbmr2007.

Committee Highlights

Don't Miss These ASBMR Committee Sponsored Sessions at the ASBMR 29th Annual Meeting

New Investigator/New Member Breakfast
All new/junior investigators, new ASBMR members and first-time Annual Meeting attendees are invited to attend this breakfast sponsored by the Membership Development Committee on Monday, September 17th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in Room 316 AB. After brief remarks by ASBMR President, Dr. Steven Goldring and Education Committee Chair, Dr. Teresita Bellido, attendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues, senior scientists and NIH representatives.

Women in Bone and Mineral Research Event
The ASBMR Women in Bone and Mineral Research Committee (WBMRC) invites you to attend its dinner session on Tuesday, September 18th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Room 316 AB. This year’s event will feature Dr. Diane Wara, M.D. from the University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine, who will speak on "Women in Leadership and Implementing Institutional Change for Women." Come out and hear this dynamic speaker! A ticket is required to attend this event and will be available for purchase at the Registration desk.

“Ins and Outs of Research Funding”
U.S. and international new investigators (those early in their research careers) and investigators who are interested in learning more about research funding are invited to attend this workshop co-sponsored by the ASBMR Education and Membership Development Committees on Wednesday, September 19th from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Kalakaua Ballroom C. The workshop will feature a presentation by National Institutes of Health (NIH) NIAMS Director Dr. Stephen Katz and include discussions on available NIH and minority grants, insight on the peer review process, strategies for writing a successful grant, and how one’s career path can affect prospects for future funding.

Members in the News

Annual Meeting Award Winners

ASBMR would like to congratulate the 29th Annual Meeting award recipients:

G. David Roodman, M.D., Ph.D Louis V. Avioli Founders Award	Kenneth E. White, Ph.D. Fuller Albright Award	Michael P. Whyte, M.D. Frederic C. Bartter Award	Catherine M. Gordon, M.D. Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award
Lance E. Lanyon, Ph.D. BVSc William F. Neuman Award .	Jack Martin, M.D., D.Sc. Gideon A. Rodan Excellence in Mentorship Award	Philip A. Osdoby, Ph.D. Shirley Hohl Service Award

FASEB MARC Awardees
ASBMR would like to congratulate the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), Minority Access to Research Career (MARC) travel awardees for the 2007 Annual Meeting:

• Andreia Bates
• Israel Arango-Hisijara
• Joel Jules
• Jennifer Skye Nicholas
• Glenn Rowe
• Jarvis J. Smith

Nicky Partridge Named First Woman Chair at ACDP
Nicola C. Partridge, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, has been named president-elect of the Association of Chairs of Departments of Physiology (ACDP). Dr. Partridge will be the first woman to serve as president of the ACDP. Dr. Partridge is currently the chair of the ASBMR Women in Bone and Mineral Research Committee.

NIH Grant Opportunities and Notices

The ASBMR is pleased to highlight the following announcements and grant opportunities from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH):

News
Antidepressant Use Linked to Bone Loss

Notices
Peer Review Working Group Consultation Meetings
The NIH has formed the Peer Review Working Group to seek advice from the scientific community regarding the Peer Review Process. The Working Group is hosting three, four-hour consultation meetings to be held on the following dates:

For more information on any of these meetings, including registration, please visit the NIH website http://enhancing-peer-review.nih.gov/.

If you are unable to attend any of these meetings and would like to share your comments on the peer review system, please visit the NIH Request for Information website to contribute written comments.

Revision
Streamlined Review Process to be used for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications (F32) (NOT-OD-07-085)
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-07-085.html

Program Announcment
NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03) (PAR-07-418)
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-418.html
Letter of Intent Receipt Date: Not applicable
Application Receipt Date: Multiple Dates, see announcement

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.

September

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

November

November 25-28, 2007
National Osteoporosis Society
12th National Osteoporosis Society Conference on Osteoporosis
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Edinburgh, UK
For more information, contact:
Telephone: 44 (0)1761 473106
Website: http://www.nos.org.uk/professionals/conference.htm
E-mail: s.phillips@nos.org.uk

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 upcoming events, please visit the ASBMR Events Calendar.