Very many congratulations to Professor Cyrus Cooper, who was recently presented with the Royal Osteoporosis Society’s highest scientific award at the charity’s Osteoporosis 2023 Conference in Manchester.

The Linda Edwards Award, in memory of the founding Chief Executive of the charity, recognises outstanding achievements in the field of osteoporosis.

For over four decades, Prof Cooper has been at the forefront of pioneering research to improve musculoskeletal health. This includes 20 years as Director of the University of Southampton’s MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit.

He is the President of the International Osteoporosis Foundation and has published extensively on the causes and prevention of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and sarcopenia. In 2015, he was awarded an OBE for services to medical research.

“As a member of the ROS since 1987, it is a particular pleasure to receive this prestigious award. It is also wonderful to have participated in the journey through the Board, Scientific Chair, Chairman and Trustee. I am indebted to all my colleagues and teams at the universities and foundations which have allowed me to continue this journey through 40 years of research, education and enterprise in osteoporosis.”

Professor Cooper