Gustavo Duque

Gustavo Duque, MD, PhD is a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and a Professor in the Department of Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University. He leads research in the Metabolic Disorders and Complications Program at the Centre for Translational Biology, focusing on age-related musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Duque's research investigates the complex interactions between bone, muscle, and fat tissues, with particular emphasis on understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying osteoporosis, sarcopenia, osteosarcopenia, and frailty in older adults. His work explores how vitamin D, exercise, and nutritional interventions affect bone and muscle mass, while also developing novel diagnostic tools and therapeutic approaches for age-related musculoskeletal diseases. His interdisciplinary approach bridges geriatrics, gerontology, and geroscience to address healthcare challenges associated with population aging.

Analysis of Dr. Duque's recent publications reveals a strong focus on sarcopenia diagnosis and management, bone-muscle interactions, and global consensus development for geriatric conditions. His work spans epidemiological studies, clinical guidelines development, and mechanistic research into biological pathways connecting musculoskeletal health with aging. Notably, he has contributed to international consensus documents on sarcopenia definition, falls prevention, and exercise recommendations for healthy longevity.

As a Senior Scientist at RI-MUHC, Dr. Duque leads a research program investigating metabolic aspects of age-related musculoskeletal disorders. His work bridges basic science discoveries with clinical applications to improve health outcomes for older adults experiencing bone and muscle deterioration.