2009

AFAR Research Grant Program


Krums

Susan A. Krum, PhD

Assistant Professor, University of California, Los Angeles

Gene Regulation by Estrogen in Adipose of Aging Bone

Dr. Krum is studying the role estrogen plays in regulating bone and fat cells. More than 10 million Americans - most commonly post-menopausal women -- have osteoporosis. While estrogen provides protection against bone fractures by increasing bone mass and lowering fat accumulation, the mechanism by which it does this is unknown. Learning more about estrogen function could aid in better bone health, reducing the debilitating effects of fractures in the elderly.

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