Joint Inaugural Lecture hosted by Bristol Medical School
Professor Celia Gregson: A bony path through genes, fractures, ageing and Africa
Osteoporosis related fragility fractures are a disease of ageing. My ‘bone-focused’ career has evolved from studying extremes of bone mass to identify novel genes and mechanisms towards new treatments for osteoporosis, to tackling inequalities in fracture care for older people in the UK, and latterly in sub-Saharan Africa.
Professor Emma Clark: Broken bones and back pain through life
Broken bones in the back due to osteoporosis are common, predict future fractures, and are associated with a huge reduction in quality of life but are rarely diagnosed. In this lecture I will describe my main research focus: to work out how we can improve this situation, and I'll explain how studying the epidemiology of adolescent broken bones, hypermobility and scoliosis have helped.
The lectures will start at 10.15am but attendees are invited to join us at 9.45am for coffee, tea and pastries and there will be a small drinks reception afterwards from 12.15pm.