The Austrian Bone and Mineral Society will not be awarded the International Research Prize 2023
The prize acknowledges an individual whose recent work in the fields of molecular, cellular, material science, (patho)physiological or clinical aspects of bone and mineral metabolism has resulted in a novel finding or concept.
Individuals are invited to submit up to three related publications that have appeared since 2018. Papers in press are acceptable if accompanied by an acceptance letter from the journal. Publications must be in English and published in peer-reviewed journals.
Applicants should describe their finding or concept and its background in a brief statement, not to exceed 300 words, emphasizing the importance of their contribution to progress in bone and mineral metabolism. The letter of application should also include a brief biographical sketch, along with a letter stating that co-authors agree to the submission and either wish to share the prize money or waive their claim to it.
In 2022 the prize of EUR 7,500.- was awarded at the 30th Osteoporoseforum, the annual Meeting of the Austrian Bone and Mineral Society, which was held in St. Wolfgang, Austria, on June 23 – 25, 2022. The work of the prize winner was featured during this conference.
All entries, which comply to the aforementioned regulations, were forwarded to an international jury which had independently select the prize winner.
The jury consisted of: J. Zwerina (Vienna, Chair), G. Karsenty (New York), S. Kato (Fukushima), K. Klaushofer (Vienna), T.J. Martin (Melbourne), H. Takayanagi (Tokyo), A. Teti (L’Aquila), R.V. Thakker (Oxford), E. Wagner (Vienna). M. Whyte (Washington).
The jury’s decision is final and cannot be appealed.
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