Post-conference stiffness hits different. For many it fades — for people with ankylosing spondylitis, it doesn’t. Today (May 2) is World AS Day. Not Only Back Pain. Lace up orange? Drop it in the comments. #WorldASDay2026 #LaceUpForAxSpA #ECTS #BoneResearch #BoneandBeyond

🎉 Thrilled to share that Martine Cohen-Solal is the new President of the European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS)! Her expertise in advancing bone research will undoubtedly steer ECTS toward even greater impact. Congratulations, Martine! 👏 #ECTS #BoneandBeyond

🌟 Exciting updates from the European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) Communication Team! Our working group met at #ECTS2026 and welcomed new members to our Activity Groups. We reflected on a successful period behind us—full of impactful collaborations, visibility boosts, and community growth.

🙏 We extend our sincere thanks to Peter Pietschmann for his dedicated service as President of the European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) from 2023 to 2026. Throughout his tenure, Pieter provided exemplary leadership and strategic vision in advancing society. #ECTS2026 #ECTSAcademy

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to #Michaela Tencerova for outstanding dedication and impactful work on the European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) Board over the last two years at the ECTS Academy! 👋 #ECTS2026 #BonesandBeyond #ECTSAcademy

Day 4 of the ECTS conference 2026 in Girona, Spain, promises an inspiring close featuring: Translational Science & Innovation; Cutting-edge translational research; Educational sessions and emerging concepts. Conference programme: buff.ly/PWhJCdS #ECTS2026 #BonesandBeyond

🏅 Proud to announce that Prof. Dr. Bente Langdahl (Aarhus University, Denmark) is the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Steven Boonen Clinical Research Award at ECTS 2026! Prof. Dr. Bente Langdahl is past-president of the ECTS and a leading expert in osteoendocrinology. 👏

Day 2: European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) Conference 2026 in Spain, featuring distinguished sessions including: Foundations & Guidelines; Award Lectures; Updates on guidelines and clinical standards of care; Dedicated industry symposia and networking opportunities. Programme:

🔔 The first day of hashtag#ECTS2026 in Girona, Spain, has commenced, featuring distinguished sessions including: National Day, Mellanby Training, ECTS-ASBMR Debate, Opening Welcome Session Full conference programme in advance: buff.ly/PWhJCdS ECTS Academy Charity Event buff.ly/H2TMWMZ #ECTS2026

Save the Date: ECTS 2026 in Girona, April 24-27. Cutting-edge bone research awaits! Speaker Highlight: Prof. Richard Eastell (Sheffield, Mellanby Centre) on osteoporosis & metabolic bone disease. ✅ Register now – one-day tickets available ✅ Download ECTS Mobile App for program ✅ buff.ly/3JLr3VR

Join the upcoming ECTS webinar in the Rare Bone Diseases series: Hypoparathyroidism – New Developments! Speaker Dr. Maria Yavropoulou (Greece) 📅 Date & Time: Thursday, 16 April 2026, 16:00–17:00 CET 📺 Format: Live Interactive Webinar (on-demand recording available) Register: buff.ly/kbOn2eS

ECTS 2026 is heading to Girona – and one-day tickets are now available! Join top minds for cutting-edge talks and breakthroughs in bone, mineral, and musculoskeletal health. Whether a full congress or a single day, don't miss out! 📅 Dates: 24-27 April 2026 🎟️ One-day tickets:

Join the upcoming ECTS webinar in the Rare Bone Diseases series: Hypoparathyroidism – New Developments! Speaker Dr. Maria Yavropoulou (Greece) 📅 Date & Time: Thursday, 16 April 2026, 16:00–17:00 CET 📺 Format: Live Interactive Webinar (on-demand recording available) Register: buff.ly/kbOn2eS

ECTS 2026 in Girona is almost here! Mark your calendars for the European Calcified Tissue Society's premier meeting – April 24-27, 2026, in Girona, Spain. Download the ECTS Mobile App – browse the scientific programme, build your personalized itinerary - buff.ly/p8PjI50

We are thrilled to welcome Richard Eastell at the upcoming ECTS Congress in Girona! A global leader in osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, he has transformed the field—from bone turnover markers to landmark trials shaping today’s treatments. #ECTS2026 #BoneHealth #Osteoporosis

Join the global bone & mineral science community in Girona! Regular Fee Deadline: 29 March! Registration now open — don’t miss it! #ECTS2026 #MusculoskeletalScience #Girona

Join us tomorrow for an exciting ECTS webinar featuring Prof Roland Chapurlat (INSERM, France) on Bone turnover markers 📅 19 March 2026 ⏰ 16:00–17:00 CET 👉 Secure your spot! #ECTS #Webinar #BoneTurnoverMarkers #BTM #BoneResearch #Osteoporosis #BoneHealth

Just wrapped up another Intra Academy meeting of the @ectssociety.bsky.social #Young #Academy! Great to share updates on our research 🔬, exchange ideas, and start shaping future joint publications. We also coordinated plans for #ECTS2026 in Girona 🇪🇸 next month. Looking forward to what’s ahead!

Once a year, the global bone community comes together. In 2026, we meet in Girona 🇪🇸  Four days of science. One global community. 📍 Girona, Spain 📅 24–27 April 2026 Will we see you there? #ECTS2026  #BoneResearch #MusculoskeletalScience #BoneHealth #Osteoporosis

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Suggested Reading: "Making VFA part of standard clinical DXA assessment for osteoporosis care: recommendations from the international working group on DXA best practices."

We need YOUR input! 🫵 The ECTS clinical training course planing committee wants to know which topics would be of interest for the next course! Please let us know via commenting or DM.

TODAY is the Last Chance to Submit your New Data Abstract! buff.ly/DYoGaTD

Renew or join ECTS for 2026 and unlock exclusive benefits for your MSK career! Be part of ECTS in 2026 — connect, grow, and access top‑tier member benefits! Se vuoi, posso renderle ancora più incisive o più istituzionali.

ECTS 2026 is approaching! Join the ECTS community in Girona to debate and celebrate science" Don’t miss the Early Bird deadline to register!

Good news: ECTS is pleased to invite submissions for the New Data Abstracts. New Deadline: Monday 2 February 2026

News from the World: Future New Kids on the Block for the treatment of osteoporosis? Dual antibody therapy targeting DKK1 and sclerostin and Salt-inducible kinase (SSIK) inhibitors: new promising therapeutic approach for bone disorders.

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Boost your learning with ECTS eCampus ! Join our live webinars, explore expert-led lectures, and discover more exciting resources !

Join our ECTS Community in 2026 Help Us Drive Science Forward – Join ECTS Today! Renew or join today and help us shape the future of musculoskeletal science!

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We are excited to announce that the Registration for the ECTS 2026 Congress is officially open! buff.ly/jgk6Zgp

Join us for an in-depth webinar on Hereditary Multiple Enchondromas, featuring expert presentations and live Q&A! When? Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 16:00–17:00 CET Chair: Natasha Appelman-Dijkstra Speakers: Alice Moroni, Marina Mordenti Do not miss this high-quality scientific presentation!

ECTS Named Awards Nominations by 15 December 2025 Nominate a colleague or peer for one of the five ECTS Named Awards - for Kyowa Kirin Maria Luisa Bianchi Award, the Steven Boonen Clinical Research Award, Philippe Bordier Clinical Award, Mike Horton Basic/Translational Award, IainT Boyle award

The abstract submission deadline could be extended and is open now till are open until 15 December 2025. This offers additional time to submit scientific abstracts or clinical cases for #ECTS2026.

Don't miss the ECTS 2026 Congress in Girona, Spain—the premier European event for musculoskeletal research, from 24-27 April 2026! With just 5 days left until the abstract submission deadline on 8 December 2025, now's the time to submit! buff.ly/3EU6NoE #ECTS2026 #BonesandBeyond

The ECTS Board of Directors recently held an intensive meeting to address key ECTS matters. We encourage you to apply to join a committee—rotations occur annually, so there are always opportunities to get involved and contribute. buff.ly/IDG1yl4 Nominations for the named awards: buff.ly/0aoPiAj

The ECTS membership renewal for 2026 is now open! Join or renew your membership to be part of a vibrant community advancing musculoskeletal research and care. See benefits: buff.ly/KcNwA4s #BonesandBeyond #ECTS2026

Join ECTS 2026 in Girona, Spain, from April 24-27! The 53rd European Calcified Tissue Society Congress is the premier event for metabolic bone disease research and clinical practice. The abstract and clinical case submission deadline until 8 December 2025 Save the dates! buff.ly/MLtZFjB

Join ECTS 2026 in Girona, Spain, from April 24-27! The 53rd European Calcified Tissue Society Congress is the premier event for metabolic bone disease research and clinical practice. The ECTS 2026 abstract and clinical case submission deadline until 8 December 2025 Save the dates! buff.ly/MLtZFjB

Bone, Muscle & Beyond webinar series: Lipids metabolism in bone health - Join the October ECTS webinar on November 20, 2025, featuring Elisabeth Rendina-Ruedy, University of Oklahoma Health Campus, presenting on "Lipid Metabolism in Bone Health." The live webinar is free. See more: buff.ly/pbq1roB

🎥 Suspect and diagnose #hypophosphatasia (#HPP) in a video series on the Closing the Gap in HPP Care website: buff.ly/COjJT0R Programme initiated and funded by Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. Intended for healthcare professionals only. M/GL/Med HPP/0067 | October 2025 #MedEd

Join Day 2 of the ECTS Clinical Training Course on Metabolic Bone Diseases 2025! ⏰ Focus: osteology, secondary osteoporosis & osteogenesis imperfecta 🦴 Directors: Elena Tsourdi & Felix von Brackel See the program: buff.ly/9EQ0MX7 Don’t miss this chance to learn from Europe’s top experts!

The Clinical Training Course ( 📅 14 and 17 November 2025) in Metabolic Bone Diseases kicks off tomorrow—Day 1 is ready! Learn about: Osteoporosis and osteomalacia, PTH-related diseases, bone imaging, and anabolic therapy 🦴 #Bonesanbeyond #ECTS

The Clinical Training Course in Metabolic Bone Diseases is starting tomorrow! 🦴 📅 Live sessions on 14 and 17 November 2025 💻 On-demand access available until 15 February 2026 Course Directors: Elena Tsourdi (Germany) and Felix von Brackel (Germany). See the main program: buff.ly/PWtmA6n #ECTS

🎥 Watch expert and patient videos on #hypophosphatasia (#HPP) diagnosis on the new Closing the Gap in HPP Care website: buff.ly/COjJT0R Programme initiated and funded by Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. Intended for healthcare professionals only. M/GL/Med HPP/0067 | October 2025 #MedEd

Join the ECTS webinar, featuring Elisabeth Rendina-Ruedy, University of Oklahoma Health Campus, presenting on "Lipid Metabolism in Bone Health." Time: Thursday, 20 November, 16.00 CET

The ECTS PhD Training Course 2026 has just started! This premier event in Musculoskeletal Science kicks off today in the city of Potsdam, Germany. 🔦 This two-day course features an outstanding lineup of distinguished speakers! Check out the full program here: buff.ly/ECB2EnZ #ECTSBonesandBeyond

Limited spots for the ECTS Clinical Training Course! Gain insights into metabolic bone diseases across ages from global experts. Join workshops, case analyses, and networking sessions. Access recordings until Feb 2025. Earn 11 EACCME credits (convertible to AMA). Sign up: buff.ly/GIrxSb7

NEWS FROM THE WORLD! News from the World: Link between obesity and the shift to diets with ultra-processed foods? By Geert Carmeliet READ THE FULL ARTICLE 👇 buff.ly/ngnL06Y