JBMR at 40: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future

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