Eugene McCloskey, Professor of Adult Bone Diseases at the Mellanby Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, University of 91̽»¨ and Director of the Medical Research Council Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated research in Musculoskeletal Ageing, has been appointed as Chair of the Committee of Scientific Advisors (CSA) for IOF, commencing in April 2024.
Professor McCloskey was also announced as the recipient of the prestigious ESCEO Medal of Excellence. Professor McCloskey expressed his deep gratitude on receiving this prestigious award, stating: “I am deeply honoured and humbled to accept this recognition. My heartfelt thanks go to my exceptional team members and collaborators whose tireless efforts have significantly advanced our understanding of vertebral fracture definition, osteoporosis epidemiology, and non-invasive assessment of bone strength and fracture risk. As we move forward, it is imperative that we continue our collective efforts to improve decision-making processes in various healthcare settings to ensure that osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal conditions are effectively managed using the latest evidence-based approaches".