Professor Juliet Compston, Honorary Consultant Physician at Addenbrooke’s Hospital,has won a prestigious award for her research on osteoporosis.

Professor Compston, who is also a Professor of Bone Disease at Cambridge University, was presented with the National Osteoporosis Society's Kohn Foundation Award, which recognises outstanding achievement in the field of osteoporosis, on 27 June 2006.

Speaking about the award, Professor Compston said: "I am delighted and honoured to receive this award, and would like to acknowledge the help and support of all my colleagues, past and present, who have contributed to my career. I would also like to give special thanks to the National Osteoporosis Society for all their work in raising the profile of osteoporosis and improving the lives of those who suffer from this disease."

Professor Compston is actively involved in research into metabolic bone disease. Her main interest is the cellular and structural pathophysiology of bone loss associated with osteoporosis, and the effects of drugs on these changes.

This honour is the seventh such award presented by the National Osteoporosis Society. It is funded by Dr Ralph Kohn and the Kohn Foundation, established in 1991 to provide financial support for scientific and medical research, education purposes, the arts - particularly music - and humanitarian aid.

Last updated: 17 July 2006