Staff

Bess Dawson-Hughes, M.D., Laboratory Director
Senior Scientist and Professor, Medicine
Research focus: dietary and genetic determinants of bone mass

Susan Harris, D.Sc.
Scientist I
Research focus: Vitamin D and other nutritional determinants of chronic disease

Heike Bischoff-Ferrari, M.D., M.P.H.
Visiting Scientist
Research focus: Prevention of falls/disability in the elderly; musculoskeletal effects of vitamin D

Lisa Ceglia, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Associate
The relationship between the aging musculoskeletal system and nutritional factors such as vitamin D, dietary protein, and acid/base balance in the diet

Nancy Palermo, B.S., Project Manager

Stephanie Bostic, B.A., Research Coordinator

Kathleen McCarthy, Staff Assistant

Bone Metabolism Lab

To learn more about the Bone Metabolism Laboratory, please visit the lab's USDA/ARS webpage.*

*Note: this link will take you away from Tufts University's website and into a federal website.

Lack of Sun Does Not Explain Low Vitamin D in Elderly Who Are Overweight

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D to Fight Fractures?
Analysis shows older adults need more than the RDA to build bone health.

Volunteer for a current research study:
Effect of Potassium Bicarbonate on Bone and Muscle

Vitamin D and Muscle Strength Study