The clinical program of the London Regional Osteoporosis Program coordinates all of the activities of the basic science, clinical trials, rehabilitation, and therapeutic aspects for the care of patients with osteoporosis. The Program Director, Dr. A. B. Hodsman, together with the Laboratory Research Director, Dr. Laurence J. Fraher, PhD, Clinical Trials Coordinator, and Ann Kirk, RN, work as an integrated team.
The organizational network of the Osteoporosis Program is shown in the following:
Principle investigators:
- Dr. Anthony B. Hodsman
Contact Telephone No: 519-646-6100 ext. 64316
Contact Fax No: 519-646-6074
Contact E-Mail Address: Anthony.Hodsman@sjhc.london.on.caCurrent Research Directives:
- Research inititatives
a) basic cellular mechanisms by which parathyroid hormone peptides exert an anabolic effect upon the skeleton.
b) Evaluation of new digital radiographic techniques for measuring bone mass in small animals, and subjects with established osteoporosis.
- Industry-sponsored contract trials in osteoporosis management
Current Position: Professor, Department of Medicine
University of Western Ontario
Director, London Regional Osteoporosis ProgramSee also Dr. Hodsman's curriculum vitae and Selected Publications
Basic Scientists:
- Dr. Laurence Fraher
Principle Investigator, Lawson Health Research Institute
- Dr. Patricia Watson
Principle Investigator, Lawson Health Research Institute
- Dr. David Holdsworth
Imaging Division, Robarts Research Institute
See also Dr. Holdsworth's curriculum vitae
Clinical Investigators:
- Dr. Richard Crilly
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
University of Western Ontario, Department of Gerontology
Affiliate Investigator, Lawson Health Research Institute
See also Dr. Crilly's curriculum vitae
- Dr. Terri L. Paul, MD, FRCPC, Certificate Endo.
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Department of Medicine