World's leading clinical conference on bone, joint and muscle health
Programme
Thursday May 4th - CEST Time zone
01:00 - 23:59
WCO-IOF-ESCEO
16:20 - 16:50
PRE-CONGRESS SESSION
World Health Organization five-year project to improve the management of osteoporosis around the globe: A partnership with ESCEO, under the auspices of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Health and Aging
(Jointly organized by the WHO CC and by ESCEO. This session is organized independently of the WCO 2023)
Chairpersons :
Jean-Yves Reginster
& René Rizzoli
- Presentation of the Islene Araujo de Carvalho-ESCEO 2023 Prize
- WHO Bone Health Expert Working Group: A WHO initiative to provide scientific guidance on the screening, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis around the globe.
- The five-year partnership between ESCEO and WHO: Unique opportunity to improve the well-being of osteoporotic patients.
- The five-year partnership between ESCEO and WHO: How can a scientific society help WHO in its goals and missions to improve healthy aging.
17:00 - 19:00
WCO-IOF-ESCEO - OPENING CEREMONY
Chairpersons :
Stefania Maggi
& Cyrus Cooper
17:00
Opening of the meeting
17:15
Best clinical papers published in 2022
18:00
Can we walk after a medullary section ?
18:30
An update on FRAX and potential clinical adjustments
18:45
Presentation of the IOF President's Award
19:00
Touching the stars: a warm welcome from ESA Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti
19:10
Presentation of the 2023 ESCEO Medal of Excellence
19:20
Presentation of the 2023 IOF CSA Medal of Achievement
19:30 - 20:30
Welcome Cocktail offered by ESCEO and IOF