We study #skeletal #stem/progenitor cells & #osteoblasts, their interplay with the #bone #vasculature, and their roles in the broader physiology of the organism

KU Leuven, Belgium
Joined February 2018
A drug that mimics low oxygen (FG-4592) prevents obesity and bone damage by boosting energy burn and blood vessel growth. This points to a dual therapy for diabetes-related bone fragility and poor fracture healing in humans.🥳 #bone #fragility @BoneRes_Office @SCEBP_Lab nature.com/articles/s41413-0…
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We are looking for a new PI to join our institute at KU Leuven. Please feel free to spread the word to potential candidates with stem cell and developmental biology background. The call is out for the next 3 months. kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsit…
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That's me, Wonderful meeting in a great place. Don't miss this great chance to learn more about vasculature of the musculoskeletal system, Speaker: @SCEBP_Lab and @ralfhadams . see you 23-26 May 2025 in Innsbruck, Austria
🚨 Abstract Submissions Closing Soon! 🚨 Submit by 14 Jan 2025 for the opportunity to present in Innsbruck and win a Grant or Award! 🏆 Details & guidelines on the congress website. 👉 buff.ly/49L1fvi #AbstractSubmission #ECTS2025 #BoneResearch
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BREAKING NEWS The 2024 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.
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Exciting new findings by @Roger_Valle_T and @SCEBP_Lab revealing that boosting glucose uptake in the skeleton could be a game-changer in preventing high-fat diet-induced obesity and diabetes! #ASBMR2024
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❄️ Ready to dive into the latest in diabetes and CKD-MBD? Join the EUROD Winter Meeting and connect with experts from around the world! 🌍📚 🩺 Don’t miss the chance to learn from experts and submit your abstract before november 15th 👉era-online.org/cme-courses/e…
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Christa Maes retweeted
A fracture in space and time. In this month's cover article, Rios et al. use spatial transcriptomics to characterize dysfunctional pathways associated with bone healing defects: insight.jci.org/articles/vie… @SRChildren_ @UTSWMedCenter
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Did you miss out? ISBM 2024 abstract submission has been extended to May 30th! Join us for cutting-edge science and networking in quantitative skeletal imaging. bonemorphometry.org/isbm-202…
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➡️Reminder: submit your #ISBM2024 abstracts by May 1st⏰ Abstract submission details: bonemorphometry.org/isbm-202…
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We are thrilled that Henry M. Kronenberg, MD of the Endocrine Unit at the MGH has been elected member of the National Academy of Sciences! Warmest congratulations, Hank!#NASmembers@ @MGHMedicine
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There's only two days left to submit your abstracts for the #ASBMR2024 Conference. The submission window closes on Wednesday, May 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET. ow.ly/CyJK50RpClr
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Our community mourns the loss of Charles “Chuck” Kwok Fai Chan, PhD, professor of surgery. Chan, a stem cell researcher who discovered how to regrow cartilage, will be remembered for his generous spirit as a mentor and colleague. stan.md/3Wb7yUf
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Replying to @FWOVlaanderen
@FWOVlaanderen (Flanders Research Foundation) launched a new call within the Odysseus programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for those of you, who would like to establish an independent research programme at a Flemish University.💫Feel free to spread the word! Link below ->
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Christa Maes retweeted
Are you interested in doing a postdoc in Regenerative Medicine? Don’t hesitate and apply now for this prestigious RLM fellowship @wustlcrm @WUSTL !! 🤩
🚨➡️Applications now OPEN for the Rita Levi-Montalcini Postdoctoral Fellowship in Regenerative Medicine. Train with us @WUSTL to advance your science and your career. Paid + benefits. International scholars encouraged to apply. DUE 6/15. Please RT! regenerativemedicine.wustl.e…
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#RareDiseaseDay let's participate by learning about rare diseases and encouraging others to do the same! Spread awareness, spread hope 🕊️ Ways you can participate: ✅repost ✅share ✅give
Do you know how many rare diseases there are? Do you know how many rare diseases are genetic? Rashmita's son, Avi, lives with FOP. And so does Jamal's daughter, Savvy. Join us February 29 for #RareDiseaseDay: ifopa.org/rare_disease_day #cureFOP #RareDiseaseDay
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It has always bothered our field that rodent cortical bone is convenient to study but generally lacks Haversian organisation, a very clever adaptation by larger mammals. My team @SVIResearch took a deep dive into this. academic.oup.com/edrv/articl…
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Christa Maes retweeted
Talk about a legacy - 5 former postdocs from Hank Kronenberg’s lab @MGHBoneResearch now all professors in musculoskeletal and dental research. A testament to great mentorship! @SCEBP_Lab @OnoNoriaki @lab_wein #BonesAndTeethGRC
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Kom op zaterdag 16 maart naar het Museum voor Dierkunde & ontdek de wondere wereld van het brein met verschillende workshops voor kids🧠 Voor de (groot)ouders zijn er in parallel gegidste rondleidingen voorzien 🐳 ✍️Schrijf je in via: shorturl.at/AM359 #BrainAwarenessWeek
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⏰ Register for the Bones and Teeth @GordonConf by December 31! ⏰ Don’t miss your chance to hang out with some of the coolest scientists in musculoskeletal and dental biology: grc.org/bones-and-teeth-conf… #BonesAndTeethGRC 🦴🦷 @jboerckel @ralfhadams @htaipaleenmaki @lab_wein
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Looking forward to this Friday's Avioli Musculoskeletal Research Seminar: “PTH: Builder and Destroyer of Bone”“PTH: Builder and Destroyer of Bone” Info: bit.ly/3ejT7tz @WashU_BMD,@WUSTLdbbs,@washu_ortho_res,@WashUBME,@dveislab
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