BMAS

Feb, 2026

Today is World Cancer Day 2026. At The International Bone Marrow Adiposity Society, we support basic and clinical research that unravels the role of bone marrow adipose tissue (BMAT) across a wide spectrum of cancers, from hematological malignancies to solid tumors.
#BMAS #BMAsociety

FEB, 2026
Today is World Cancer Day 2026 - a global reminder of the urgency to prevent, detect, and treat cancer.
Join us in promoting innovative science that strengthens prevention, improves early detection, and advances cancer treatment.
#BMAS #BMAsociety #bonemarrowadipose #bonemarrowadiposity

Our January BMAS Paper of the Month shows- Proinflammatory and proangiogenic signaling, macrophage polarization, osteoclastogenesis, and BMAT expansion all converge to shape a complex, degradation-dependent marrow landscape.

Previous Papers of the Month: bma-society.org/paper-of-the...

Proinflammatory and proangiogenic signaling, macrophage polarization, osteoclastogenesis, and BMAT expansion all converge to shape a complex, degradation-dependent marrow landscape.

Our January BMAS Paper of the Month shows that immunomodulatory Mg screws promote osteogenesis at the interface and drive a previously unrecognized increase in peri-implant bone marrow adiposity, especially with high-purity Mg and its faster degradation.

🔗 BMAS: bma-society.org/paper-of-the...

📣 Save the date!
The 9th International Meeting on Bone Marrow Adiposity will take place 10–11 Sept 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Two days of science, discussion, and exchange.
More details coming soon.
#BoneMarrowAdiposity
#MedicalResearch
#TranslationalResearch
#BoneHealth
#Edinburgh

Paper of the Month (BMAS) - Each month, a recently published paper is selected for by the Scierntific Board of the to be spotlighted as out Paper of the Month.

New BMAS Paper of the Month (Dec 2025) 🦴 from @lingqin6.bsky.social

A must-read for bone researchers!
🔗 BMAS feature + article link: bma-society.org/paper-of-the...
📚 PoTM archive: bma-society.org/paper-of-the...

Paper of the Month (BMAS) - Each month, a recently published paper is selected for by the Scierntific Board of the to be spotlighted as out Paper of the Month.

Bone marrow adipogenic lineage key for Bone Resorption from @lingqin6.bsky.social

✔️ MALPs, not osteocytes, are the dominant RANKL source in adult marrow
✔️ RANKL deletion in MALPs suppresses osteoclasts
✔️ MALP-derived RANKL drives OVX-induced bone loss yet is dispensable for OVX marrow adiposity

New BMAS Paper of the Month (Dec 2025) 🦴 from @lingqin6.bsky.social

Lu et al., Bone marrow adipogenic lineage precursors are the major regulator of bone resorption in adult mice (Bone Research,2025)
A must-read for bone researchers!
🔗 BMAS feature + article link: bma-society.org/paper-of-the...

Paper of the Month Archive - (BMAS) Past issues of the Paper of the Month selected by the Scientific Board of the Bone Marrow Adiposity Society

Sub-post 2:
🩺 CLINICAL GAME-CHANGER:
This positions BMAT as:

Biomarker for disease risk assessment

Potential therapeutic target

Tool for precision medicine

The message is clear: analyze BMAT at MULTIPLE sites or miss critical pathophysiology!

bma-society.org/paper-of-the...

#BMAT

FINDINGS:

BMAT linked to osteoporosis, fractures, T2D, CVD, cancers

PLOT TWIST: Type 2 diabetes correlates:
✅ Positive with spinal BMAT
❌ Negative with femoral BMAT

Mendelian randomization confirms CAUSAL link to osteoporosis

Site-specific biology = site-specific disease!

🚨 November #PaperOfTheMonth is MASSIVE! 🚨

Xu et al. analyzed 48,000+ UK Biobank participants with MRI to reveal bone marrow adiposity's links to 47 DISEASES across 12 categories

The twist? Location matters MORE than we thought 🦴

This changes EVERYTHING about BMAT biology

🎙️ Happening TODAY!
Join us for the 9th Webinar featuring Dr. William Cawthorn. He’ll present “Insights from recent large-scale analyses of bone marrow adiposity in the UK Biobank” uncovering how #BMAT is emerging as a clinically relevant and genetically tractable target for future research.

Today is the #WorldOsteoporosisDay 🦴
Raise awareness about osteoporosis and bone health 🗣️🌏. The BMAS is dedicated to advancing both basic and clinical research to better understand osteoporosis and improve patient outcomes. Join us in supporting innovative science!
#BoneHealth #Osteoporosis #Life

Paper of the Month (BMAS) - Each month, a recently published paper is selected for by the Scierntific Board of the to be spotlighted as out Paper of the Month.

Sub-post 2
🩺 CLINICAL IMPACT: This could revolutionize how we approach:

Hip replacement outcomes

Bone healing strategies

Hematopoietic recovery post-surgery

Personalized orthopedic medicine

Props to @drenka-trivanovic-8ab21435 & team! 👏

📖 Read the full study at bma-society.org/paper-of-the...

Sub-post 1

Femoral BMAT: Higher saturated fats, MORE hematopoietic stem cells

Acetabular BMAT: Different lipid profile, FEWER blood-forming cells

Same patient, different skeleton location = different biology

This work sheds new light on BMAT physiology!
www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/15...

#PaperOfTheMonth reveals that location matters MORE than we thought! New research by @drenka.bsky.social et al. shows bone marrow adipose tissue (BMAT) has completely different "personalities" depending on where it sits in your skeleton 🦴 Femoral BMAT ≠ Acetabular BMAT in #osteoarthritis patients.

🚨 Day 3: #BMAS2025
Today, let´s learn about BMAT metabolism, nutritional interventions, BMAT modeling, clinical imaging, and group establishment.
@ifmrs.bsky.social
@elsevierconnect.bsky.social
@biologists.bsky.social

🌍✨ The BMAS Summer School 2025 is live!
Right now, participants from across the globe have gathered for this year’s program. We are proud to welcome participants from 17 countries, all bringing their passion and expertise to advance bone marrow adipose tissue research💡🔬 #BMAS2025

🚨 Day 2: #BMAS2025
Today let's explore interactions between BMAT, hematopoiesis, and cancers, BMAT mechanosensitivity, and mitochondrial function. Join our vibrant career session covering Industry vs. Academia.
@ifmrs.bsky.social @elsevierconnect.bsky.social @biologists.bsky.social

🚨 Day 1: #BMAS2025
Join us today for outstanding invited lectures and engaging discussions. Hear from BMAS Society presidents Bram van der Eerden and other experts 🇳🇱🇩🇪🇺🇸🇨🇭on bone marrow microenvironment specialization, cutting-edge techniques for BMAT investigation, and grant-writing tips. #bone

⏳ 5 days left to register for BMAS Summer School 2025!
Don’t miss your chance to join this exciting virtual event filled with insightful sessions and great networking opportunities.
Secure your spot today and be part of an inspiring learning experience! #BMAS2025

We are thrilled to announce that our Biobanking Working Group has just published a review article in Bone Reports, @elsevierconnect.bsky.social 🎉

Webinars Recordings - (BMAS) - Shared passion for bone marrow adipose tissue Webinar Recordings Access to Webinar Recordings is restricted to BMAS members only. Current members please contact Hai-Bin Ruan to obtain the password. New members please complete registration first b...

And while you're here, check out our video archive of prior @BMA_Society
Webinars at bma-society.org/webinars-rec...

BMAS webinar web page Registration link coming soon!

Save the date!! The next @bma-society.bsky.social Webinar featuring @AttaneC from IPBS Toulouse will be on 29Sep2025, 10AM EST/4pm CET. Dr. Attané will discuss "Fat and fate: How Bone Marrow Adipocytes shape cancer progression". Synopsis, bio, and registration info posted at...

🚨BMAS Summer School 2025 🌴
The abstract submission deadline has been extended to July 11! Just a few days left ⏳
Don´t miss your chance to be part of this virtual event! 💻🦴
Submit now 👉 bma-society.org/bmas-summer-...
#BMAS2025 #BoneResearch #VirtualEvent #Science

⏳ Missed the deadline? Good news! The BMAS Summer School 2025 registration is extended until July 11!
📅 When? September 24–26, 2025
💻 Where? Online (join from anywhere!)
🔬 What? A unique opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of bone marrow adipose tissue (BMAT) with leading experts.

Unlike traditional #TZD, MSDC-0602K's unique metabolic signature in #BMSC = improved #InsulinResistance AND healthier bones! Read the full study at: doi.org/10.1016/j.me...

MSDC-0602K, a next-generation #TZD, rewires metabolism in bone marrow stem cells - promoting #BoneFormation while reducing #BMAT accumulation. This tissue-specific approach opens new doors for safer #Diabetes treatments! The paper is archived at bma-society.org/paper-of-the...

The @bma-society.bsky.social is excited to highlight our June 2025 #POTM! New research in Metabolism by @ondrej-kuda.bsky.social @CzechAcademy may be a #GameChanger for treating #Diabetes & preserving bone health. Using spatial fluxomics, they reveal how a new #TZD reprograms BMSC metabolism...