JBMR at 40: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future

In this JBMR at 40 anniversary episode, Natalie Sims, PhD speaks with Professor Ian Reid (University of Auckland), a leading figure whose work has helped define modern osteoporosis research and care.Reid reflects on landmark contributions — from early bisphosphonate trials that reshaped treatment pathways to influential, and at times controversial, findings on calcium supplementation and cardiovascular risk. He also shares insights on the evolution of the field, the enduring impact of JBMR and ASBMR, and the importance of rigorous, evidence-based science.With candor and perspective, Reid offers valuable guidance for the next generation: ask meaningful questions, design studies carefully, and have the courage to trust the data.A thoughtful and celebratory look at four decades of progress through the lens of one of the field’s most impactful voices.

In this episode of JBMR at 40, host Matt Greenblatt sits down with Dr. Xu Cao of Johns Hopkins to explore a career defined by discovery across the bone field. Dr. Cao reflects on his pioneering work uncovering how osteoclasts and osteoblasts are coupled through TGF-β signaling—findings that reshaped our understanding of bone remodeling and seeded new insights into angiogenesis, pain, and osteoarthritis.The conversation traces how seemingly distinct research areas converge on a central theme of coupling, extending from cellular biology to brain–bone communication. Dr. Cao also shares lessons from his time as a JBMR editor, advocating for a more multidisciplinary future that integrates biomechanics, neuroscience, and clinical perspectives.Closing with candid advice for early-career scientists, he emphasizes hypothesis-driven thinking, resilience in lean funding climates, and the importance of curiosity in tackling the field’s biggest unanswered questions.

In this special anniversary episode of JBMR at 40, Dr. Emily Stein speaks with John P. Bilezikian, MD, a founding leader of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research and one of the most influential figures in bone and mineral research.Dr. Bilezikian reflects on his path into the field, his instrumental role in launching JBMR as the first Chair of the ASBMR Publications Committee, and the journal’s formative years alongside its inaugural Editor-in-Chief. He also discusses hallmark scientific contributions in parathyroid hormone biology, mentorship as a lasting legacy, and lessons learned from a career spanning decades of discovery, leadership, and global collaboration.This episode offers a meaningful look back at JBMR’s origins—and a thoughtful perspective on the values that will guide its future.Watch on YouTube

In celebration of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research’s 40th anniversary, Associate Editor Nikki Partridge sits down with Dr. Paula Stern—former ASBMR president and the Society’s first woman president—to reflect on her pioneering career. Dr. Stern shares insights on the founding of JBMR, landmark discoveries in bone signaling and resorption, the power of mentorship, and her advice for the next generation of researchers in bone and mineral science.

As part of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research’s year‑long 40th anniversary celebration, this special podcast episode features a conversation with Dr. Henry “Hank” Kronenberg, one of the most influential leaders in bone and mineral research. A longtime professor at Harvard Medical School and former chief of endocrinology at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Kronenberg reflects on a career that helped shape modern understanding of parathyroid hormone signaling, bone development, and the use of genetic models in skeletal biology.In this wide‑ranging interview, Dr. Kronenberg discusses the mentors and collaborations that guided his work, the evolution of the ASBMR and JBMR alongside his own career, and the lessons he’s learned as a clinician‑scientist and mentor. He closes with thoughtful advice for the next generation of researchers—on choosing important problems, embracing collaboration, and finding joy in discovery—making this episode both a celebration of the field’s past and an inspiring look toward its future.Watch on YouTube