About the ISCBH

Steering Committee Elections
This Autumn we are holding our first ever elections to appoint new members to our Steering Committee, there are 4 positions available so we are seeking dedicated members from around the world to represent their regions and actively participate in shaping the future of ISCBH.
Our Steering Committee meets monthly, and members play a key role in guiding our initiatives. Please see the Steering Committee Remit HERE.
To be eligible, candidates must be ISCBH members in good standing and have previously participated in ISCBH activities. Interested applicants will need to submit a completed application form along with their CV.
Applications are NOW OPEN and members will be sent details and a link to the application form. The deadline to apply is 31 JULY 2025.
After the deadline, the Steering Committee will review and shortlist the applications ready for voting in the Autumn, results will be announced during our AGM. We will follow up in September with details and dates for voting.
If you are not yet a member but would like to get involved, you can join ISCBH here

Mission and vision
The International Society for Children’s Bone Health is a scientific society dedicated to achieving the best bone health in every child across the globe through research, education, collaboration and advocacy. Our aims are:
- To advance scientific knowledge through the organisation of conferences, webinars, workshops and other events
- To promote basic and clinical research on topics relating to bone health in children
- To educate through the organisation of training courses and other educational activities
- To act as an umbrella for a multi-disciplinary community to promote exchange of information and collaboration
- To raise public awareness and to act as an authoritative body on topics relating to bone health in children

Governance
The ISCBH was registered as a Society in Austria on 14 November 2022
The governing body of the ISCBH is the Council & the Executive Committee, comprising the President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Trustees.
All membership is subject to approval by the ISCBH Secretary.
Committees & People
Executive Committee
PRESIDENT

Frank Rauch
Montreal, Canada
TREASURER

Adalbert Raimann
Vienna, Austria
SECRETARY

Ciara McDonnell
Dublin, Ireland
Steering Committee

Antonella Forlino
Pavia, Italy

Wolfgang Högler
Linz, Austria

Erik Imel
Indianapolis, USA

Alex Ireland
Manchester, UK

Outi Mäkitie
Helsinki, Finland

Craig Munns
Brisbane, Australia

Leanne Ward
Ottawa, Canada

Alison Boyce
Bethesda, USA

Jeanne Franzone
Wilmington, USA

Marie-Eve Robinson
Ottawa, Canada
Staff

Amanda Helm
Executive director