 | Jonathan Adachi
MD FRCP McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada |
Academic Affiliation
Professor, Department of Medicine, McMaster University
Other positions/Memberships
Director, Hamilton Arthritis Centre, St. Joseph's HealthcareAlliance for Better Bone Health Chair in Rheumatology, McMaster University
Member, Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada
Council of Scientific Advisors, International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF)
Research Interests
Professor Adachi has conducted clinical trials and published extensively on a wide variety of therapies for the prevention and treatment of corticosteroid-induced and postmenopausal osteoporosis. As a result of his expertise he has participated in the development of guidelines for the treatment of postmenopausal and corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis. Professor Adachi has been interested in non-invasive imaging of bone and cartilage. As a result of this interest he has participated in bone densitometry, peripheral CT and peripheral MRI as modalities for investigating bone and joint diseases. he has participated in the development of guidelines for the treatment of primary and corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis in Canada. Quality of life, the health economics of osteoporosis and adherence to therapy are other areas of interest.
Select Publications
Professor Adachi has published over 244 peer reviewed journal articles, 453 peer reviewed abstracts, 19 book chapters, and has had 519 peer reviewed presentations. He is a well recognized national and international speaker.Intermittent etidronate therapy to prevent corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis. NEJM. 1997.
Two-year effects of alendronate on bone mineral density and vertebral fracture in patients receiving glucocorticoids - A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled extension trial. Arthtis and Rheumatism. 2001.
Awards and Distinctions
Olof Johnell Science Award 2014MacOrtho award of Excellence 2013
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012
NAMS award for Innovation in Osteoporosis Research
Lindy Fraser Award 2006
Phillip Rosen Award in Rheumatology
