The OI Foundation is on TikTok!

The OI Foundation is now on TikTok!

As part of our commitment to connecting with the OI community and spreading awareness in new and engaging ways, we’ve joined TikTok! Be sure to follow us @oifoundation to stay updated with all the latest content and to join us in our mission to raise OI awareness.

How You Can Get Involved:

  1. Follow Us: Search for @oifoundation and hit that follow button!
  2. Engage: Like, share, and comment on our videos to help us reach more people.
  3. Participate: Use the hashtag #UnbreakableSpirit to spread the word.

Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our community. Let’s make some noise on TikTok!

OI Research Grants

Michael Geisman Fellowship Grant

The Michael Geisman Fellowship Grant program awards funding to post-doctoral trainees who are currently working on projects with clear relevance to osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), or who have projects that will enable them to develop expertise in OI research.

Applicant Requirements:

  • Applicant must hold an MD, DDS, DO, or PhD, and be appointed at the level of a post-doctoral trainee, or equivalent, within an academic institution.
  • Applicant should have completed their Ph.D. or clinical training within the past five (5) years.

Fellowship Guidelines:

  • Michael Geisman Fellowship awards provide up to $50,000 per year. It is the intention of the OI Foundation that grant monies be used to fund actual costs related to the research being performed including Fellow salary, fringe benefits, and supplies.
  • Fellowship awards are for one year; a second year of funding may be approved based upon satisfactory performance during the first year of funding.
  • Research must be done under the supervision of mentor with training and experience in osteogenesis imperfecta research or research in a related field.

How to Apply:

  1. Complete application
  2. Mentor of applicant must submit a copy of his/her biosketch and a letter of recommendation on behalf of the trainee, which also confirms that the mentor will supervise the trainee’s research.
  3. Applications require two additional letters of recommendation from scientists or clinicians who can comment upon the applicant’s training, ability, and potential to develop expertise in OI research.
  4. Submit application, reference letters, and mentor biosketch as PDF documents to bonelink@oif.org NO LATER THAN October 21, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact  bonelink@oif.org.

The application cycle is now closed

 


NEW! Francis Glorieux Research Fellowship Grant

New this year, the Canadian OI Society (COIS) is proud to announce the Francis Glorieux Research Fellowship for Medical Research. Funded by the COIS, this Research Fellowship honors the lifetime work and achievements of Dr Francis Glorieux, a current member of the OI Foundation’s Medical Advisory Council. Dr. Glorieux served as Chair of the OIF’s Medical Advisory Council from 2009-2024. His groundbreaking research into the treatment and care of OI patients and his commitment to the global community is world renowned. This Fellowship provides an opportunity for medical researchers to continue Dr. Glorieux’s legacy by making important and far-reaching contributions to OI research and the OI community.

The grant awards $75,000 CAD per year to post-doctoral trainees who are currently working on projects with clear relevance to osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), or who have projects that will enable them to develop expertise in OI research. Applications are due October 21, 2024. Special consideration will be given to Canadian applications.

Applicant Requirements:

  • Applicant must hold an MD, DDS, DO, or PhD, and be appointed at the level of a post-doctoral trainee, or equivalent, within an academic institution.
  • Applicants should have completed their Ph.D. or clinical training within the past five (5) years.

Fellowship Guidelines:

  • Francis Glorieux Research Fellowship awards provide up to $75,000 CAD per year. It is the intention of the Canadian OI Society (COIS) that grant monies be used to fund actual costs related to the research being performed including Fellow salary, fringe benefits, and supplies.
  • Fellowship awards are for one year; a second year of funding may be approved based upon satisfactory performance during the first year of funding.
  • Research must be done under the supervision of mentor with training and experience in osteogenesis imperfecta research or research in a related field.
  • Special consideration will be given to Canadian applications.

How to Apply:

  1. Complete the application. Applications are available in French and English.
  2. The mentor of applicant must submit a copy of his/her biosketch and a letter of recommendation on behalf of the trainee, which also confirms that the mentor will supervise the trainee’s research.
  3. Applications require two additional letters of recommendation from scientists or clinicians who can comment upon the applicant’s training, ability, and potential to develop expertise in OI research.
  4. Submit application, reference letters, and mentor biosketch as PDF documents to bonelink@oif.org NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 21, 2024. *Deadline Extended to November 4, 2024

The application cycle is now closed


 

OIF National Conference 2024

Thank you for joining us at OIF National Conference 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska!

We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to provide your feedback by filling out the OIF National Conference Evaluation Survey! Your feedback will help shape future OIF Conferences. Click here to complete the survey.

Recorded Sessions:

Please click the session titles below to watch session recordings.

Opening Session
*Keynote address will be available soon!*

Research Update

Understanding and Managing Pain in OI

OIF National Conference 2026 will take place at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida!

OIF National Conference – Join Us on Zoom!

The OIF National Conference is this weekend!  

From July 19th – 21st, members of the OI community will come together for three days of specialized sessions on managing OI, panels on living well with OI, peer to peer sessions, and fun social events for attendees of all ages! If you are joining us in Omaha, we can’t wait to see you!

Unable to attend? Click on the session titles below to register to join us virtually on Zoom!

Opening Session (Friday, July 19, 2024 3:30 PM Central Time)
Research Update (Saturday, July 20, 2024 9:00 AM Central Time)
Plenary Session: Understanding and Managing Pain in OI (Sunday, Jul 21, 2024 9:00 AM Central Time)