ASBMR Committees

Committees
General Charges to All Committees
To ensure that Committee Chairs and members are rotated in accordance with Council guidelines.

To recommend candidates to the ASBMR Nominating Committee for new members.

To ensure appropriate communication among its members and with Council.

To learn and share knowledge of ASBMR's history, mission, policies and procedures and to help ensure that activities are congruent with ASBMR's mission, the continuity of its programs, when indicated, and the maintenance of its policies and procedures.

To submit business plans for new programs/expenditures and comply with ASBMR's policies for review and approval before implementation.

To work under the direction of Council and in partnership with staff.

To ensure compliance with the ASBMR budget, policies and timelines.

To establish yearly goals and objectives, to review them periodically and to report progress and activities in writing to the Council three times a year.
2020-2021 Committee Chairs

Advocacy/Science Policy Committee: Patricia Ducy, Ph.D.
Development Committee: Melissa Kacena, Ph.D.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: Rhonda Prisby, Ph.D.
Education Advisory Committee: Jesus Delgado Calle, Ph.D., and Anne Schafer, M.D.
Ethics Advisory Committee: Robert Adler, M.D.
Finance Committee: Johannes van Leeuween, Ph.D.
Innovation Committee: Michael Mannstadt, M.D.
Membership Engagement Committee: Anne Gingery, Ph.D., and Jonathan Lowery, Ph.D.

Early Stage Investigator Subcommittee: Megan Weivoda, Ph.D., and Rachelle Johnson, Ph.D.

Professional Practice Committee: Matthew Drake, Ph.D., M.D.
Publications Committee: Sarah Dallas, Ph.D.
Women in Bone & Mineral Research Committee: Michaela Reagan, Ph.D.
ASBMR Committees

Advocacy & Science Policy Committee
The Advocacy and Science Policy Committee is charged with generating recommendations in response to proposed government research initiatives, regulatory requirements, NIH research grant submission policies; and reviewing issues that affect basic and clinical researchers who are members of ASBMR.

Annual Meeting Program Committee
This committee is charged with planning, organizing and delivering the scientific program for the Annual Meeting, in close consultation with the President and staff.

Development Committee
The ASBMR Development Committee is charged to develop and oversee the implementation of the Society’s fundraising strategies for individual annual and major gifts, corporate giving (educational grants/sponsorship), planned giving/endowments, and foundation support.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee will ensure that ASBMR embodies all facets of diversity (inclusiveness, mutual respect, multiple perspectives, and equitable opportunities) so that all members, irrespective of race, ethnicity, nationality, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, income, physical and mental ability thrive in the bone and mineral research field.

Early Stage Investigator Subcommittee
The Early Stage Investigator Subcommittee seeks to advocate for and increase engagement of ASBMR members who are in the early stages of their career. The subcommittee is charged with the following: provide resources to guide early stage investigators in their career development; educate early career investigators about resources, content, and opportunities available to ASBMR members; serve as a voice for early stage investigator needs and perspectives within ASBMR; and, foster a culture of supportive mentorship and networking opportunities in order to promote meaningful interaction between early stage and mid-career or established investigators.

Education Advisory Committee
The Committee is charged with overseeing the development of education content and formats for ASBMR members outside of the ASBMR Annual Meeting.

Ethics Advisory Committee
The Ethics Advisory Committee (EAC) is charged with providing guidance and interpreting the ethical requirements and standards of the Society.

Executive Committee
This committee should exercise the authority of the Council in the management of the Society between Council meetings.

Finance Committee
This committee is to oversee the financial affairs of the Society and advise on budget considerations and fiscal strategies which address ASBMR's long-range goals and short-term needs

Innovation Committee
The Committee is charged with leading the continuous improvement of the Annual Meeting to ensure that it remains the premier event that brings together global experts in the bone, mineral and musculoskeletal field.

Membership Engagement Committee
The committee aims to nurture and develop young and mid-career investigators, consider their career development needs, and develop member loyalty to and participation in ASBMR through the following activities

Nominating Committee
This committee, appointed annually, is responsible for recommending a slate of nominees for Council, President-elect, and Secretary-Treasurer (in appropriate years) for membership vote, according to ASBMR policies and procedures.

Professional Practice Committee
ASBMR recognizes there is an urgent need to bridge the gap between what we know about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of bone diseases and what is being practiced in the clinical setting. This committee has the responsibility for identifying the needs of ASBMR members who are in academic or community clinical practice.

Publications Committee
This committee is charged with oversight of the policies and procedure of all publications owned or sponsored by ASBMR, including the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, JBMR Plus, and the Primer.

Women in Bone and Mineral Research Committee
This committee is charged with mentoring women in the Society with respect to career advancement, academic promotions, combining a career with family, etc.