The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) announces an important editorial transition for Calcified Tissue International and Musculoskeletal Research. Effective 1 September 2026, Professor René Rizzoli will step down from his role as Editor-in-Chief, and Professors Etienne Cavalier and Roland Chapurlat will assume leadership of the journal as Co-Editors-in-Chief.

Professor Roland Chapurlat is an internationally recognised expert in rheumatology and bone diseases. In addition to his role as Chief of the Division of Rheumatology and Bone Diseases at Hôpital Édouard Herriot in Lyon, France, he is the Chief of the National Reference Centre for Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone since 2006 and, since 2021, Director of INSERM UMR 1033, a research unit dedicated to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. His research focuses on the pathophysiology, imaging, and treatment of bone and joint disorders, including fibrous dysplasia and McCune–Albright syndrome. He has authored more than 440 peer-reviewed publications. Professor Chapurlat is a member of the scientific committees of the International Osteoporosis Foundation as well as the Groupe de Recherche et d'Information sur les Ostéoporoses (GRIO). He has extensive editorial experience as the Associate Editor of Calcified Tissue International since 2025, and through his work on the editorial boards of Bone, and Joint Bone Spine. 

Professor Etienne Cavalier is Professor of Clinical Chemistry at the University of Liège and Head of the Department of Clinical Chemistry of the University Hospital of Liège (CHU de Liège). His current research topics are bone markers, vitamin D, PTH, vascular calcification markers, renal function (estimation, biomarkers), markers of frailty and sarcopenia, LC-MS/MS methods for steroids, and peptides quantification. He is the President of the Royal Belgian Society of Laboratory Medicine and the Chairman of the IFCC-IOF Committee on Bone Metabolism.  He is member of the scientific advisory committees of IOF and ESCEO as well as member of various societies of clinical chemistry, nephrology and endocrinology. Professor Cavalier has published more than 460 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and is author of eight books or book chapters.

Together, Professors Cavalier and Chapurlat bring complementary expertise spanning laboratory science, translational research and clinical investigation. As Co-Editors-in-Chief, they will work closely with Professor Roger A. Fielding, Musculoskeletal Research Section Editor, as well as reviewers and publishers, to build on the journal’s strong foundations and further enhance its role as a trusted platform for impactful research across the musculoskeletal field. Professor Atsushi Suzuki will join the editorial team as Associate Editor, where he will contribute his extensive expertise in clinical and preclinical research.

Honouring Professor René Rizzoli’s editorial leadership

Professor Rizzoli’s tenure as Editor-in-Chief has been marked by a strong commitment to scientific quality, editorial rigour and the advancement of research in osteoporosis, mineral metabolism and musculoskeletal health. In 2025, under his leadership, Calcified Tissue International was ranked in the top 15% (of over 3100 Springer Nature journals) for editorial excellence.

IOF President, Professor Nicholas Harvey, stated: “On behalf of IOF, we extend our sincere thanks to Professor Rizzoli for his outstanding leadership and dedicated service as Editor-in-Chief of Calcified Tissue International and Musculoskeletal Research. His commitment to scientific excellence has made an important contribution to the journal and to the wider field of bone and musculoskeletal research. We are delighted to welcome Professors Cavalier and Chapurlat as Co-Editors-in-Chief. They have a shared commitment to building on the strong editorial legacy and to ensuring the continued growth and success of the journal in an evolving research landscape.”

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About Calcified Tissue International & Musculoskeletal Research

Calcified Tissue International & Musculoskeletal Research is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original preclinical, translational and clinical research, and reviews concerning the structure and function of bone, and other musculoskeletal tissues in living organisms, as well as clinical studies of musculoskeletal disease. It includes studies of cell biology, molecular biology, intracellular signalling, and physiology, as well as research into the hormones, cytokines, and other mediators that influence the musculoskeletal system. The journal also publishes clinical studies of relevance to bone disease, mineral metabolism, muscle function, and musculoskeletal interactions. 
2025 Impact Factor: 3.5; 5-Year Impact Factor: 4.3
Ranked 87th of 198 journals in the category Endocrinology and Metabolism
https://www.springer.com/journal/223

About IOF

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is the world’s largest nongovernmental organization dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis and related musculoskeletal diseases. Its members — including committees of leading scientific researchers and 349 patient, medical, and research organizations across 152 countries — work together to make fracture prevention and healthy mobility a global healthcare priority.
www.osteoporosis.foundation   @iofbonehealth