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JBMR at 40: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future
The first issue of JBMR was published in 1986, and in 2026 the journal will celebrate its 40th anniversary. Over the past four decades, the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (JBMR) has become a leader in the field, consistently ranking at the top among bone journals and earning high standing within endocrinology.
JBMR at 40: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future
John P. Bilezikian, M.D., Ph.D. (hon), featuring Emily Stein, M.D.
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In this special anniversary episode of JBMR at 40, Dr. Emily Stein speaks with John P. Bilezikian, MD, a founding leader of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research and one of the most influential figures in bone and mineral research.
Dr. Bilezikian reflects on his path into the field, his instrumental role in launching JBMR as the first Chair of the ASBMR Publications Committee, and the journal’s formative years alongside its inaugural Editor-in-Chief. He also discusses hallmark scientific contributions in parathyroid hormone biology, mentorship as a lasting legacy, and lessons learned from a career spanning decades of discovery, leadership, and global collaboration.
This episode offers a meaningful look back at JBMR’s origins—and a thoughtful perspective on the values that will guide its future.