The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has announced the winners of the IOF Nutrition Awards, presented today on the occasion of the virtual World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeletal Diseases (Virtual WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2022). 

The Awards, each comprising a grant of 1000 USD and a certificate, were presented to five young investigators from Australia, India, and Switzerland in recognition of their outstanding research abstracts in the field of nutrition and musculoskeletal health. 

Professor Nicholas Harvey, Chair of the IOF Committee of Scientific Advisors, stated:

“New insights into the role of various dietary factors and nutrients in musculoskeletal health and disease may lead to important clinical advances or future preventative strategies. We thank the winners of the IOF Nutrition Awards for their excellent contributions and encourage them to continue their valuable research in the field of musculoskeletal health.”

The winning abstracts are:

Marc Sim (Australia) 
M.P Sim, A. Strydom, L. Blekkenhorst, N. Bondonno, R. Mccormick, W. Lim, K. Zhu, E. Brynes, J. Hodgson, J. Lewis, R. Prince
DIETARY VITAMIN K1 INTAKE IS ASSOCIATED WITH LOWER LONG-TERM FRACTURE-RELATED HOSPITALISATION RISK: THE PERTH LONGITUDINAL STUDY FOR AGEING WOMEN (Abstract 468)

Maria Papageorgiou (Switzerland)
M. Papageorgiou, F. Merminod, S. Ferrari, R. Rizzoli, E. Biver
ASSOCIATIONS OF CALCIUM INTAKE AND CALCIUM SOURCES WITH BLOOD LIPIDS IN A POPULATION OF OLDER WOMEN AND MEN WITH HIGH CALCIUM INTAKE (Abstract 920)

Feng Pan (Australia)
F. Pan, J. Tian, M. Cervo, D. Scott, F. Cicuttini, G. Jones
DIETARY INFLAMMATORY INDEX AND KNEE STRUCTURES ON MRI AND PAIN: A 10.7-YEAR COHORT STUDY (Abstract 566)

Mavil M. Cervo (Australia) 
M.M. Cervo, A. Gandham, J. Mesinovic, C.-A. Ng, P. Jansons, C. Glavas, T. Mccaffrey, B. De Courten, P. Ebeling, D. Scott
CONSUMPTION OF HIGH-BIOLOGICAL VALUE PROTEIN AND ITS ASSOCIATIONS WITH CHRONIC INFLAMMATION, BONE TURNOVER MARKERS, AND BONE MICROARCHITECTURE IN OBESE OLDER ADULTS (Abstract 1183)

Ghanshyam C. Kakadiya (India)
P. G. Gadhiya, G.C. Kakadiya
IMPACT OF INCREASED SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE VERSUS VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION ON LIPID PROFILE IN VITAMIN D DEFICIENT MEN POPULATION (Abstract 1052) 

Abstracts presented at the WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2022 will be published in Osteoporosis International and are available at http://virtual.wco-iof-esceo.org/ 

IOF promotes global awareness of bone-healthy nutrition and research advances in the bone and nutrition field through a number of projects and programs within the framework of the IOF Calcium and Nutrition Initiative. These include the IOF Vitamin D Map and Infographic, IOF calcium calculator, facts sheets and brochures, webinars for healthcare professionals, and regular social media and World Osteoporosis Day outreach to improve public and patient knowledge related to calcium, vitamin D, and other bone-healthy nutrients. 

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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. IOF members, including committees of scientific researchers as well as more than 300 patient, medical and research organizations, work together to make fracture prevention and healthy mobility a worldwide heath care priority. https://www.osteoporosis.foundation

About the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO)
Held jointly by IOF and ESCEO, the WCO-IOF-ESCEO annual congress is the world’s largest forum for the presentation of clinical research and new advances in the prevention and management of musculoskeletal disorders, including osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, sarcopenia, and frailty. The WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2022 is held as a virtual Congress. For complete information and to register visit https://virtual.wco-iof-esceo.org/

Mark your calendar: WCO-IOF-ESCO 2023 is planned from May 4-7, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.