Bone Biology, Osteoporosis & Other Diseases of Bone

BIOGRAPHY

Francis H. Glorieux

Academic positions:
- Director of Research, and Head of the Genetics Unit
- Professor of Surgery, Pediatrics and Human Genetics at McGill University

All industry positions (in last five years):
None declared

Research Interests:
Dr. Glorieux most recent interest is to evaluate the possible beneficial effects of bisphosphonate in severe forms of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI).

Any other information:
In 2003, he was the recipient of the Elsevier Award of the IBMS, and the Jonas Salk Award of the Ontario March of Dimes.
In 2004, Dr. Glorieux was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, the country's highest honour for lifetime achievement.