Research Committee

The ANZBMS Research Committee aims to recognize research accomplishments by the society’s members, to promote bone and mineral-related research, education, and clinical policies, and to support other committees’ efforts to advance ANZBMS policy positions.

This committee is charged to:

• Organize and judge competitions for ANZBMS research awards.
• Organize advocacy efforts for musculoskeletal research funding.
• Promote the careers of the society’s junior investigators.
• In partnership with the therapeutics committee, organize advocacy efforts for musculoskeletal drug pharmacy benefits coverage.
• In partnership with the therapeutics committee, develop society positions on evidence-based clinical best practices.
• Liaise with partner societies to promote a unified voice for musculoskeletal research.

Committee Members:

Josh Lewis, Rebecca Mason (Co-Chairs)

Belinda Beck 

Rob Blank

Dana Bliuc 

Nicolas Hart 

Natalie Hyde 

Joshua Lewis 

Rebecca Mason 

Brya Mathews

David Musson 

Lieke Scheepers

Marc Sim 

Paul Anderson

Research committee Terms of Reference