Pain, disability, loss of independence – these are the very human costs to the two million Australians that are living with osteoporosis. This bone disease affects more than two thids of Australian women and over one quarter of Australian men over the age of 60.

Why is osteoporosis so common and can it be prevented?

Is osteoporosis becoming a big problem in men?

What are the possibilities for prevention and options for treatment?

How can you determine your individual risk of osteoporosis?

Hosted by Garvan’s Professor John Eisman, our expert panel of speakers will discuss these questions and more.

Associate Professor Jackie Center – Clinical Head, Dubbo Osteoporosis Epidemiology Study, Garvan Institute; Senior Staff Specialist, St Vincent’s Hospital

Markus J Seibel MD -  Professor and Chair of Endocrinology, The University of Sydney Head, Department of Endocrinology & Meta­bolism, Concord Hospital, Sydney; Director, Bone Research Program, ANZAC Research Institute, Sydney, Australia

Associate Professor Nicholas Pocock - Senior Staff Specialist Department of Nuclear Medicine and Bone Densitometry St Vincent's Hospital

Thursday 7^th August
10am – 12:30noon (doors open 9am)

NAB Auditorium, Garvan Institute
384 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst – enter via Burton Street door

YOUNG GARVAN'S NEXT FREE FORUM - Register here

"Age and Fertility: How late can I wait?" - an intriguing insight into the science behind pregnancy and age, happening on the evening of Thursday July 10th, 2008, from 6:15pm.

"Can I wait until my 30's to start having children?"
"How can I manage both motherhood and a career?"
"What is the risk of breast/ovarian cancer with delaying pregnancy?"

If these are the questions you are seeking answers to, join the Young Garvan crew for our next exciting free forum, with an amazing line-up of speakers willing to address these issues based on their professional and personal experiences.

Our expert panel includes the brilliant mind of Garvan's own Dr Phillipa (Pip) O'Brien, head of Ovarian Cancer research, and Dr Gabrielle Dezarnaulds from Sydney IVF. And to spice things right up, the forum's MC is none other than that infamous personality, Andrew O'Keefe.

When: Thursday 10th July
             6:15pm - Drinks and canapes
             7:00pm - Forum commences
Where: Garvan Institute of Medical Research - 384 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
Post-forum drinks at De Nom, Ruby Rabbit, 231 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

Ever thought of doing your post-graduate studies in medical research? Come to our Open Day and talk to senior scientists who will be describing opportunities in their areas.

You will have the chance to talk to potential supervisors and discuss areas of mutual interest. You can also do a tour of our labs and our specialist microscope facility.

While we welcome student enquiries at any time, our PhD Open Day is an excellent opportunity to get an overview of what we do - and whether or not you feel you have something to offer us.

For enquiries about PhD Open Day, or postgraduate research at Garvan, contact Ebi Cocodia, on e.cocodia"at"garvan.org.au