World's Premier Bone and Mineral Science Meeting Coming to Metro Toronto
Convention Centre

TORONTO, Oct 12 /CNW/ - From October 15-19, 2010 the world's premier bone and mineral scientific meeting is coming to Toronto. The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 2010 Annual Meeting will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), attracting an estimated 5,000 scientists, physicians and other allied health professionals.

"ASBMR is a truly international organization, with nearly half of our membership residing outside of the U.S.," said Ann L. Elderkin, P.A., ASBMR's Executive Director. "Hosting our meeting in Toronto reflects our commitment to our global membership and our dedication - without boundaries - to bone and mineral research excellence."

The ASBMR 2010 Annual Meeting scientific program will showcase the latest in bone and mineral research, technology and treatment, including such areas as osteoimmunology, mineral metabolism, genetics, stem cells, osteoporosis, metabolic bone diseases and treatments. During the event, Osteoporosis Canada will release their latest Clinical Practice Guidelines, supporting up-to-date health care management of osteoporosis.

"By hosting their event in Toronto, ASBMR joins the ranks of many esteemed associations headquartered in the United States who are choosing to cross borders to serve their international membership," said Barry Smith, President & CEO of the MTCC. "We are excited to host ASBMR participants in our cosmopolitan city, which will in turn benefit from $13 million in delegate spending."

About the MTCC
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is Canada's #1 convention and trade show facility. Since its opening in 1984, the MTCC has hosted approximately 15,000 events and entertained over 40 million guests. For further information, please visit www.mtccc.com.

About ASBMR
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) is the leading professional, scientific and medical society established to bring together clinical and experimental scientists involved in the study of bone and mineral metabolism. ASBMR encourages and promotes the study of this expanding field through annual scientific meetings, an official journal (Journal of Bone and Mineral Research), the Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, advocacy and interaction with government agencies and related societies. To join ASBMR, and to learn more about upcoming meetings and publications, please visit www.asbmr.org.

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