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The National Osteoporosis Foundation Remembers Prof. Pierre Delmas
Washington, DC (July 24, 2008) – The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) mourns the passing of Pierre D. Delmas, M.D., Ph.D. of Lyon, France. Prof. Delmas was an internationally recognized expert in the areas of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. He authored more than 400 articles, reviews and chapters in international scientific journals and textbooks. Dr. Delmas served as founding president of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), for which he initiated numerous global educational, clinical and research programs on osteoporosis.
“My dear friend and esteemed colleague advanced so many areas of research into osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease ” said Dr. Lindsay. “He leaves as a legacy multiple advances into the causes, risk factors and treatment of osteoporosis. His dedication to the field will be remembered for years to come.”
Dr. Lindsay served with Dr. Delmas as editors-in-chief of Osteoporosis International, a scientific publication co-published by NOF and IOF.
“His leadership of IOF improved the lives of osteoporosis patients throughout the world,” said Ethel Siris, M.D., immediate past president of NOF and fellow IOF Board Member. “We will miss him greatly.”
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Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health. Our mission is to prevent osteoporosis, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and related fractures, and to find a cure. For more information on osteoporosis and bone health, contact NOF online at www.nof.org or by telephone (800) 223-9994.
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The National Osteoporosis Foundation has named Barbara Hannah Grufferman as its first Bone Health Ambassador. In this newly-established role, Grufferman, a well-known advocate for healthy and positive living, will dedicate her time, talent and energy to raise awareness for osteoporosis and the importance of building strong bones for life.
Thanks to a generous gift from The Samuel J. & Ethel LeFrak Charitable Trust, the National Osteoporosis Foundation met its Generations of Strength fundraising goal one year early. NOF launched the Generations of Strength initiative in September 2011 with the goal of raising $2 million in two years to improve patient care for the most vulnerable – those who have broken bones due to osteoporosis – and to protect future generations from the disease.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the nation’s leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, has named Claire Gill as its Senior Director of Marketing, Consumer and Corporate Outreach. Gill brings extensive experience in public relations and marketing communications to this newly-established role.
