Healthy Development Adelaide Bone Health Symposium

This event will provide a spectrum of research on bone development and bone health in Adelaide covering the areas from bone development, nutritional regulation, bone health, genetic and metabolic disorders, fractures and to repair.

Bone grows rapidly in the first year of life and during pubertal growth spurt. Bone mass peaks in late adolescence and then decreases with age in adult life. Apart from genetic factors, bone development/growth and bone mass are influenced by lifestyle and environmental factors such as nutrition, physical activity, injuries, chronic illnesses, and medical treatments.

The event is open to researchers, clinicians, students, health care and government personnel with an interest in bone health and development.