Grant and Award Announcement

An East Tennessee State University scientist is studying how to naturally enhance vitamin levels in soybeans using gene activation and cutting-edge tools like machine learning. 

Birmingham researchers have received £230k of translational funding from Cancer Research Horizons to develop a prototype for a new test to monitor people at risk of developing the blood cancer multiple myeloma. 

The European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO) and the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) have awarded the 2025 ESCEO-IOF Pierre Meunier Young Scientist Award to Dr. Elizabeth M. Curtis, Associate Professor in Rheumatology at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, and an honorary consultant rheumatologist at University Hospitals Southampton. The prestigious annual Award, which was presented on the occasion of the WCO-IOF-ESCEO Congress in Rome, Italy on April 12, 2025, recognizes young investigators in the field who have demonstrated outstanding scientific merit early in their careers, prior to reaching a prominent academic position.

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO) have presented ESCEO-IOF Young Investigator Awards to young investigators from 12 countries. The prestigious Awards were presented on April 12th in Rome, Italy, on the occasion of the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2025).

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has awarded the 2025 Committee of National Societies (CNS) Medal to the Asociación Mexicana de Metabolismo Óseo y Mineral A.C. (AMMOM). Dr. Vázquez Alanís, current President, accepted the honour on behalf of AMMOM, in recognition of the society’s longstanding commitment to the IOF and its significant contributions to osteoporosis awareness and bone health in Mexico. The prestigious CNS award was presented at a special session of the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeletal Diseases in Rome, Italy.

Congratulations to Dr. Christine Bradway on being awarded the 2025 Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award for her work advancing geriatrics education. She will receive the award at #AGS25. https://ow.ly/wcPO50VyW9W 

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism. 

Today, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has presented the 2025 CSA Medal of Achievement to Dr Ambrish Mithal, a renowned Indian endocrinologist and distinguished physician and researcher. The Award was presented on the occasion of the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2025) in Rome, Italy. The IOF Committee of Scientific Advisors (CSA) Medal of Achievement honours individuals who have significantly advanced the field of osteoporosis through their original and outstanding scientific contributions, and whose work has helped to increase understanding and awareness of osteoporosis.

At the opening of the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases in Rome, Italy, on April 10th, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) honoured Professor Atsushi Suzuki, Chair of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Japan, with the IOF President’s Award. The esteemed award recognizes individuals for their significant and enduring contributions to advancing the mission of the IOF, through furthering one or more of the Foundation's mission statements and/or goals.