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The European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) is the major organisation in Europe for researchers and clinicians working in the musculoskeletal field.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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!
Individual Membership - Ectsoc
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January 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We are excited to announce that the Registration for the ECTS 2026 Congress is officially open!
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Registration - ECTS 2026
The ECTS 2026 Congress will be an in-person meeting in Girona.  Selected sessions will be recorded and made available on-demand after the event.
www.ects2026.org
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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!
December 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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
December 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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.
December 10, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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
November 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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
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November 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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
November 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🎥 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

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November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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!
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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
November 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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
November 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🎥 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
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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
Bone, Muscle & Beyond webinar series: Lipids metabolism in bone health - Ectsoc
Topic: Lipids metabolism in bone health - Bone Marrow Adipocyte Lipolysis Supports PTH’s Osteoanabolic Actions
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November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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 👇
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October 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
ECTS Suggested Reading: Bone metastases diminish extraosseous response to checkpoint blockade immunotherapy through osteopontin-producing osteoclasts.
Bone metastases diminish extraosseous response to checkpoint blockade immunotherapy through osteopontin-producing osteoclasts
Cancer patients with bone metastases often exhibit resistance to immunotherapy. Cheng et al. discover that osseous tumors condition osteoclasts to produce osteopontin, which enters circulation and…
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October 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
ECTS NEWSLETTER: Bone Specific anti-resorptive Agents in Brest Cancer: a Win-Win situation. By Georg Pfeiler .
Access the full content through the following link:
Bone Specific anti-resorptive Agents in Brest Cancer: a Win-Win situation. By Georg Pfeiler - Ectsoc
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October 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Join the ECTS PhD training Course and meet our Speakers in Potsdam🇩🇪 ! B. Busse, C. Huesa, MG. Ledesma-Colunga, J. Jin, K. Jähn-Rickert, AS. Sølling, J. Starup-Linde, M. Tencerova, M. Haffner-Luntzer, P. Milovanovic, J. Geurts, K. Engelke, J. Jadzic...
Registration closes this week!
PhD Training Course - Ectsoc
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October 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM