GENETIC FACTORS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS

Osteoporosis is a common, age-related disease with a strong genetic component. With increasing age of the population, Europe and industrialised countries across the globe are facing a substantial increase in osteoporotic fractures, which account for considerable disease-burden and costs.

Short name and number: 
GEFOS (201865)
Name of US Partner: 
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER RESEACH INSTITUTE, HEBREW REHABILITATION CENTER
Contact: 

ERASMUS UNIVERSITAIR MEDISCH CENTRUM ROTTERDAM

Participating Countries: 
Iceland
Area: 

Health

Category: 

FP7 Project with U.S. partner