GENETIC FACTORS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
Category
FP7 Project with U.S. partner
Short name and number
GEFOS (201865)
Area
Health
Description
Osteoporosis is a common, age-related disease with a strong genetic component. With increasing age of the population, Europe and industrialised countries across the globe are facing a substantial increase in osteoporotic fractures, which account for considerable disease-burden and costs.
Participating Countries
Greece, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States and Iceland.
Name of US Partner
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER RESEACH INSTITUTE, HEBREW REHABILITATION CENTER
Contact
ERASMUS UNIVERSITAIR MEDISCH CENTRUM ROTTERDAM