American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) - the premier professional, scientific and medical society that brings together clinical and experimental scientists involved in the study of bone and mineral metabolism. The Society has a membership of nearly 4,000 scientists and physicians. The ASBMR mission is to promote excellence in bone and mineral research, foster integration of clinical and basic research, and facilitate the translation of that science to health care and clinical practice. ASBMR hosts the premier annual scientific meeting, and publishes the field's highest impact journal and textbook.