Following elections held in November 2025, IOF warmly congratulates all members who have been re-elected to the Committee of Scientific Advisors (CSA) and extends a heartfelt welcome to the seven new members announced for 2026.

The CSA is the medical and scientific community of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), currently comprising 183 global experts in the field of osteoporosis and musculoskeletal health. 

The objectives of the CSA are to: advise the Board in all scientific matters related to IOF; further the clinical and research objectives of IOF, including through Working Groups; support national policy changes relating to bone, muscle, and joint health; and provide recommendations for practice in the care of osteoporosis on a global scale.

New members elected to the CSA:

• Marie-Josée Bégin (Canada)
• Xieyuan Jiang (China)
• Nitin Kapoor (India)
• Giampiero Mazzaglia (Italy)
• Ralf Schmidmaier (Germany)
• Jad Sfeir (USA)
• Yi-Xiang Wang (China)

We look forward to their valuable contributions in advancing research, education, and clinical excellence in bone and musculoskeletal health.

• View the full list of IOF Committee of Scientific Advisors
• Learn more about the CSA Working Groups