Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society Annual Meeting 2025

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Pictured (left to right): Prof. Mark Cooper, outgoing President, ANZBMS; Greg Lyubomirsky, CEO, Healthy Bones Australia; and A/Prof. Michelle McDonald, incoming President, ANZBMS.

The annual meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society (ANZBMS) was held in Cairns from 9–12 November, bringing together researchers and clinicians from across Australia and New Zealand. The conference showcased the latest research on a wide range of topics, including new treatments, the role of exercise, the impact of pollution on bone health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander bone health, and the importance of consumer involvement in research.

At the awards ceremony, ANZBMS presented Greg Lyubomirsky, CEO of Healthy Bones Australia, with a special award recognising his outstanding contribution to bone health advocacy. A Lifetime Achievement Award was announced for Prof. Peter Ebeling AO. The Sambrook Award 2025 was presented to Dr Kara Anderson (pictured above with Healthy Bones Australia CEO, Greg Lyubomirsky) and congratulations to other awardees on the night.

Dr Natalie Hyde, Deakin University
Prof. Mark Kotowicz, Deakin University
Dr Lieke Scheepers, University of Tasmania
Prof. Ian Reid & Prof. Jillian Cornish, University of Auckland
Gabrielle Stokes, Monash Health
Prof. Emma Duncan, President ASMBR & Greg Lyubomirsky, CEO, HBA
Dr Bronwyn Stuckey, Clinical Endocrinologist, University of Western Australia
Dr Aysa Zengin, Monash University
David Scott, Deakin University

Davd Findlay, University of Adelaide
Anges, Consumer Advocate
Dr Michael Bennett, Prince of Wales Hospital & St Vincent’s Hospital

Prof. Grahame Elder, Westmead Hospital, Prof. Christian Girgis, Westmead Hospital, Prof. Jacqui Center, The Garvan Institue of Medical Research
Dr Marion Mundt, A/Prof. Marc Sim, Prof. Joshua Lewis, Dr Cassandra Smith, Cowan University WA