Topic: Lipids metabolism in bone health
Organised by the ECTS E-learning action group
Chair: Bram van der Eerden, Internal medicine department, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Speaker: Elizabeth Rendina-Ruedy, Vanderbilt Center for Bone Biology, Tennessee, United States of America
Date & Time: Thursday, 20 November 2025 from 16.00-17.00hrs CET
Format: Live Interactive Webinar. On-demand recording to be available for ECTS full tier members after the event

Registration

The live webinar is free and open to everyone with an interest in the field.

Learning objectives:

1) To understand molecular mechanisms underlying lipid metabolism in cells residing within the skeleton

2) To recognize lipid metabolism within the skeleton and its effects on cell-cell interactions

3) To explore pathophysiological consequences of changes in lipid metabolism for the skeleton and potential treatment targets in osteoporosis

Agenda:

Introduction by Bram van der Eerden (3 min)
Presentation on “Lipids metabolism in bone health” by Elizabeth Rendina-Ruedy (35 min)
Live Q&A from the audience, moderated by Bram van der Eerden (20 min)
Conclusion and key messages by Bram van der Eerden (2 min)