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Scientific Program

 

This is a tentative program.  Check back often for more details...

Sunday, August 1, 2010 AM: Issues in Modern Histomorphometry – 50 Years Later  
(Co-Chairs: R. Recker, Creighton University and D. Dempster, Helen Hayes Hospital/Columbia University)
  1. Overview of Issues (R. Recker, Creighton University)
  2. Histomorphometry in translational research (D. Kimmel, Merck and Co.)
  3. Remodeling oversuppression and the handling of missing and single labels (D. Dempster, Helen Hayes Hospital)
  4. The meaning and measurement of activation frequency and erosion depth (R. Weinstein, University of Arkansas) 
  5. Panel Discussion: (Drs. Recker, Dempster, Wronski, Weinstein, and Kimmel) 

Sunday Afternoon (2:00pm - 4:00pm)
Volleyball at Sun Valley Lake! Refreshments provided!

This is a great place to get acquainted with other participants on a very informal basis. Even if you don't play volleyball, stop by for some refreshments and conversation. EVERYONE WELCOME!  

Sunday PM: The RIB Award/Plenary Lecture
Osteocytes and Bone Remodeling: They’re Dying To Do the Job (Mitchell Schaffler, CUNY) 
 
Monday AM:  Tendons: The Connection Between Bone and Muscle
(Chair: J. Hannafin)
  1. Overview (J. Hannafin, Hospital for Special Surgery)
  2. Insights into clinical and biological aspects of tendon biology, mechanics and repair (J. Hannafin, HSS)
  3. Molecular differentiation of tendons: scleraxis and Mohawk transcription factors (R. Schweitzer, University of Oregon)
  4. Biological and molecular approaches to enhance healing and repair of tendons (D. Kaplan,Tufts University)
  5. Rabbit Tendon Stem Cells for Repair and Regeneration (J. Wang, University of Pittsburgh)

Monday PM 1:30-4:40PM: Workshop on Histomorphometry
(Instructors:  D. Dempster and T. Wronski)
This will be a hands-on workshop primarily geared towards younger investigators who want hands-on training in the theory and implementation of histomorphometric techniques. The Workshop will run from 1:30 – 4:30 PM.  It is open to anyone, at no additional charge.
Osteometrics has kindly agreed to provide the microscopes, computers and histomorphometric software to support the Workshop.
 
Monday PM (Evening): ASBMR/Harold M. Frost Award Presentations
Six young investigators will be selected (by a combined committee formed by the ASBMR and by the Sun Valley organizers) to present their research from the podium.
 
Tuesday AM:  Tutorial:  Analysis of Bone at the Material Level
(Chair: D. Nicolella, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio)
  1. NMR measurement of bone quality (D. Nicolella, Southwest Research Institute)
  2. Raman spectroscopic measures of bone quality and function (M.Morris, University of Michigan)
  3. Probing alterations in bone structure and composition in osteoporosis using synchrotron-based imaging (L. Miller, Brookhaven National Laboratory)
  4. Changes in bone structure during growth and aging (S.Khosla, Mayo Clinic)
  5. Bone material properties are different in patients with and without fractures. (P. Hansma, University of California, Santa Barbara)
  6. Adolfo Diez Perez, TBA

Tuesday Evening (5:30pm - 10:00pm)
Socialize (5:30pm - 7:00pm)
Dr. Burr's Lodge Apartment

Buffet Banquet (7:00pm)
Opera House Lawn
(babysitting will be available for children ages 2-12 during the banquet)

Pepe's Piano Concert (9:00pm - 10:00pm)
Sun Valley Lodge, 2nd floor

Wednesday AM: The Interaction of Biological Factors with Mechanical Signals in Bone’s Anabolic Response
(Chair: M. Schaffler, CUNY)
  1. Overview of the interaction of various biological pathways with fluid shear (C. Jacobs, Columbia University)
  2. The interaction of the PTH receptor and mechanical signals in bone cells (J. Frangos, La Jolla Bioengineering Institute)
  3. Sclerostin mode of action (M. Kneissel)
  4. The role of sclerostin and the Wnt pathway in mediating the effects of mechanical loading (A. Robling, Indiana University)
Wednesday PM:  The Translational Potential of Epigenetics in Skeletal Development
(A. van Wijnen, University of Massachussetts)
  1. Introduction to epigenetics and its translational potential (A. van Wijnen, University of Massachussetts)
  2. Runx2-dependent architectural epigenetics and control of osteoblast proliferation (A. van Wijnen, University of Massachussetts)
  3. Biological role of the histone deacetylase HDAC3 to skeletal development (J. Westendorf, Mayo Clinic)
  4. Deficiency in the methylated DNA binding protein Mecp2 and skeletal defects related to Rett syndrome (C. Schanen, Nemours Biomedical Research, Alfred DuPont Hospital for Children)
 
 
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