World Osteoporosis Day Conference – Armenia, October 18, 2025
On October 18, 2025, the Armenian Society of Metabolic Bone Diseases and Osteoporosis, under the leadership of Professor John Bilezikian, Founder of the Osteoporosis Center in Armenia, held a hybrid scientific conference dedicated to World Osteoporosis Day. The event was organized with the informational support of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF).
The conference took place at the Armenia Marriott Hotel in Yerevan, attracting approximately 300 participants from Yerevan and regional medical centers across the country. The program opened with lectures delivered by prominent Armenian experts, followed by participation in the IOF’s global online conference, connecting local specialists with the international osteoporosis community.
Conference Details
Title: Annual Scientific Meeting Dedicated to the International Day Against Osteoporosis
Date: October 18, 2025
Venue: Armenia Marriott Hotel, 1 Amiryan Street, Yerevan
Format: Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Participants: 200–300
Target Audience: Endocrinologists, family physicians, internists, rheumatologists, obstetrician-gynecologists, traumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, radiologists, neurologists, nephrologists, urologists, chemotherapists, and oncologists.
Scientific Program
16:00–16:30 – Methods for Assessing Fracture Probability
Dr. Varta Babalyan, President of the Armenian Society of Metabolic Bone Diseases and Osteoporosis,
Director of the Osteoporosis Center
16:30–17:00 – Challenges in the Treatment of Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis: Latest Updates
Dr. Armine Haroyan, PhD, Head of the Rheumatology Department, Erebouni Medical Center
17:00–17:30 – Osteosarcopenia: Where Do Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia Intersect?
Dr. Knarik Ginosyan, PhD, Associate Professor, Head of the Rheumatology Service,
YSMU University Hospital No. 1
17:30–18:00 – Coffee Break
18:00–18:30 – Bone Health in Cancer Patients
Professor Azeez Farooki, Endocrinologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA
18:30–19:00 – Bone Health and Liver Diseases
Professor Carolina Aguiar Moreira, Endocrinologist, Federal University of Paraná, Pro-Renal Institute, Brazil
19:00–19:30 – History and New Approaches in the Treatment of Osteoporosis
Professor John Bilezikian, Columbia University, New York
Vice Chair of International Education and Research;
Chief, Division of Endocrinology;
Director, Metabolic Bone Diseases Program
19:30–20:30 – Case Discussions
Outcomes and Impact
The conference generated exceptional interest among medical professionals. The interactive discussions and international contributions underscored the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to osteoporosis prevention and management.
In the days following the event, the Osteoporosis Center of Armenia is conducting a series of public educational sessions aimed at increasing awareness of osteoporosis prevention and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, and avoidance of smoking and alcohol consumption.
Acknowledgements
We extend our sincere gratitude to the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) for its outstanding support, to all national and international speakers for their valuable contributions, and to Professor John Bilezikian of Columbia University, Founder of the Osteoporosis Center in Armenia, for his enduring commitment, leadership, and inspiration in advancing osteoporosis care in Armenia and beyond.
