Congratulations to Marja Hurley, M.D., and Daniel Bikle, M.D., Ph.D., Esteemed Award Winners

Congratulations to Marja Hurley, M.D., 2016 ASBMR Lawrence G. Raisz Award Recipient

Dr. Bikle is a Professor of Medicine and Dermatology at the University of California San Francisco. His research is two-pronged, centered around the hormonal regulation of calcium metabolism and its effects on bone and skin. His research on calcium metabolism and bone focuses on the mechanisms by which parathyroid hormone and insulin like growth factor-1 regulate bone formation and differentiation, the response of bone to mechanical loading and unloading, and the ability of bone to heal fractures. His skin-focused research examines the mechanisms by which calcium and 1,25(OH)2D regulate keratinocyte differentiation, wounding repair, and skin cancer development.

The National Institute for Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is now accepting pre-applications for the Research Innovation for Scientific Knowledge (RISK) Award. The RISK program is intended for ground-breaking projects that may be deemed too risky or controversial for acceptance in other NIH grants. The X02 pre-application for research related to musculoskeletal diseases is due by 5:00 PM, October 18, 2016. The companion R61/R33 application is due by 5:00 PM, July 10, 2017.

Over the past year, ASBMR leadership has worked with the publisher of JBMR®, Wiley, to update the JBMR® fee structure so that it is consistent with the current state of publishing, fair to basic scientist and clinician authors, and responsive to the ASBMR membership. This positive change is a direct result of member feedback.

Effective September 1, 2016, the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (JBMR®) color page-fee charges will be replaced with a flat fee. ASBMR members will pay $1,200 USD and non-ASBMR members will pay $1,800 USD per published manuscript for unlimited color images. All other charges will remain the same, including the manuscript submission fee of $50 USD, and the open access online open fee of $3,000 USD. This change will dramatically decrease the cost for authors who currently publish in color, as well as lower the cost barrier for individuals who have previously not published in color due to the cost.

We are excited to announce this positive change to our members. JBMR® has published the most impactful science in the bone field for many years due to your contributions as authors, editors, and reviewers. We hope that you will continue to consider the JBMR® as your top choice for publishing in the bone field.

Meet with JBMR® Editor-in-Chief Dr. Juliet Compston at this year’s Publications Workshop on Saturday, September 17th, from 11:00am – 12:00pm. You’ll learn how to improve the quality of your journal manuscripts, what JBMR® is looking for and how to increase your chances of getting published. Whether you’re a new author considering submitting a paper or a seasoned journal contributor, don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from and interact with JBMR®’s editor!

The ASBMR Membership Engagement and Education Committee and Young Investigator Subcommittee members are excited to announce the inaugural Young Investigator and New Member Networking Scavenger Hunt on Friday, September 16th. Meet and greet with your colleagues at the Young Investigator and New Member Reception on from 5:30pm to 7:30pm to earn free drinks and a chance to win a free year of membership to the ASBMR during the Young Investigator and Diverse Member Networking Hour from 7:15pm to 8:00pm. Sign up to attend when you register for the meeting.

In his latest letter, Dr. Stephen I. Katz highlights the resources available to ensure transparency on the more than $500 million in taxpayer funds annually spent on NIH and NIAMS programs and projects. The full letter is available in the August issue of NIAMS Update.