Bone meeting opens in Australia with record numbers and broad regional representation

It is anticipated that by 2050 more than 50% of all osteoporotic fractures will occur in Asia. As a result, an increasing number of health professionals and bone researchers from the region are seeking to learn about the latest clinical advances in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, fractures, and bone disease.

At its opening on September 4th, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Regionals - 2nd Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis and Bone Meeting and Australian and New Zealand Bone & Mineral Society Annual Scientific Meeting, with the Japanese Society for Bone and Mineral Research, welcomed close to 800 health professionals and researchers from some 40 countries to the four day meeting.

Professor Cyrus Cooper, co-chair of the Meeting Scientific Programme Committee and chair of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Committee of Scientific Advisors emphasized the significance of regional meetings. "Our collaboration with ANZBMS has given this meeting a broad clinical scope and unique scientific depth. It offers health professionals in the Asia-Pacific the opportunity to attend an international meeting of high scientific standing, 'close to home'. As well, we are pleased to offer a venue in which young researchers from the region can showcase their work before an audience of leading international bone experts."

The meeting, which continues at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach, Australia until September 8th, includes plenary sessions, abstract presentations, poster presentations and viewing, Meet-the-Expert sessions, satellite symposia, award presentations, workshops and many social events.

"We're delighted to co-host this international event and to welcome so many health professionals and scientists from across the Asia-Pacific," says Associate Professor Emma Duncan, co-chair of the Meeting Scientific Programme Committee and member of the Australian and New Zealand Bone & Mineral Society (ANZBMS) Research Committee . "This joint Congress provides a unique opportunity to learn about practical clinical advances, while hearing about the latest cutting edge bone and mineral research. I am sure that all participants will leave with a wealth of valuable new knowledge."

More information:
www.iofbonehealth.org/

Provided by International Osteoporosis Foundation