Emma Billington, BSc, MD, FRCPC
Doctorate of Medicine (PhD Equivalent) in Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease, University of Auckland, New ZealandFellowship in Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of Calgary, Canada
Doctor of Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada
BSc in Biochemistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
Areas of Research
My clinical research focuses on nutritional and medical strategies to optimize bone health, prevent fractures, and improve patient experience with osteoporosis care. Ongoing studies include: Assessment and improvement of fracture risk prediction in Canada (at the Dr. David Hanley Osteoporosis Centre), Prevention of fractures with early administration of zoledronate (at the Dr. David Hanley Osteoporosis Centre & McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health), Development and pilot of a culinary medicine intervention for bone health (at the South Health Campus Wellness Kitchen), Identification of individuals at risk of fracture using state-of-the-art imaging techniques (at the McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health)
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