Please note that the Osteoporosis and Bone Research Academy concluded in 2022, after the publication of our Research Roadmap.
The Osteoporosis and Bone Research Academy was a collaborative venture with patients at its heart, bringing together the leading researchers, clinicians and academics in the field to advance scientific knowledge and work towards beating osteoporosis.
The Osteoporosis and Bone Research Academy objectives were to:
Co-ordinate work programmes to identify research needed to beat osteoporosis
Broker new partnerships and collaborations
Engage, nurture and back the best and brightest minds to unlock new discoveries
Influence future funding for research
Put the voice of people affected by osteoporosis at the heart of research
The Osteoporosis and Bone Research Academy consisted of an Academy Advisory Committee which, with the Chair, Vice-Chair and the charity's Director of Clinical Services, oversaw the outputs of the following three Working Groups.
Causes - Understanding the causes and mechanisms of osteoporosis.
Technology - Developing novel technologies for skeletal assessment.
Effectiveness - Optimising the effectiveness of assessment and treatment.
Public and Patient Involvement
So the needs of people with osteoporosis are at the heart of all the research we do, patients and their representatives formed part of all our Osteoporosis and Bone Research Academy Committees and Working Groups.
The Patient Advocate members of the Osteoporosis and Bone Research Academy used their knowledge and experience to provide a unique and valuable perspective, which helped shape the development of the Osteoporosis and Bone Research Academy's research.
