Abstract Categories The abstract submission and scientific sessions cover a wide range of topics related: Biomarkers and biochemical testing Bone bioengineer, regeneration and implants Bone biomechanics and quality Bone development/growth and fracture repair Cancer and bone Osteoblasts and bone formation Osteoclasts and bone resorption Osteocytes and mechanobiology Chondrocytes and cartilage Endocrine factors Energy metabolism, fat, diabetes, nutrition Genetics & epigenetics Inflammation, arthritis and other joint diseases Mammalian and non-mammalian models, including preclinical imaging Muscle, physical activity and bone Osteoporosis: evaluation and imaging Osteoporosis: pathophysiology and epidemiology Osteoporosis: treatment Other diseases of bone and mineral metabolism Paediatric bone diseases Rare bone diseases