International Society of Bone Morphometry

ISBM

ISBM 2024 Awards

The Webster S.S. Jee Travel Award for Research in Bone Histomorphometry

WSS Jee

 
“Dr. Jee was a pioneer in bone histomorphometry, and as an inspirational mentor, instilled an enthusiasm for this important technique in graduate students, postdocs, and junior investigators who trained in his research lab at the University of Utah.”  

-- Tom Wronski, PhD, Past ISBM President

Purpose of Award:

The purpose of this program is to support the travel for talented early career investigators working in the area of bone histomorphometry to attend the International Society of Bone Morphometry (ISBM) meeting. The core mission of the ISBM is to educate and train clinicians and scientists in all aspects of bone morphometry, to provide a forum for experts to share and develop their research, to set standards within the field for skeletal imaging and morphometry, and to advance novel therapies to support lifelong skeletal health. Since its inception, the ISBM has supported the advancement of cutting-edge quantitative imaging techniques for bone tissues, and the foundation of the society is rooted in the development of techniques for skeletal histomorphometry, for which Dr. Jee was both a leader in the field and mentor to many. The ISBM meeting format and program are designed to promote critical thinking and training in both classical and emerging techniques for the quantitative assessment of bone. Questions, discussion, and collaborative exchange are expected – with the aim of advancing rigorous methods for quantitative skeletal assessment.

This support is intended for early career investigators to promote key interactions with senior investigators in the field and to provide training opportunities through the ISBM hands-on workshops. Award winners are required to actively participate in the full meeting and encouraged to become involved in the society as part of an ISBM working group or committee.

Eligibility:

  • Current ISBM full or in-training member
  • Emerging or established leadership on research in bone histomorphometry, consistent with the legacy of Dr. Jee

Award:

  • Travel award amount to be provided is $1,500

Process:

One investigator will be selected by the program committee to receive the Webster S.S. Jee Travel Award to attend the 2024 ISBM meeting. Awardee to be selected based on submitted abstracts and announced by July 2024.