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Associate Professor Christian Girgis is an endocrinologist and clinician researcher at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health, specializing in osteoporosis, metabolic bone disorders, and vitamin D. He leads the Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disorders service at Westmead Hospital and directs the MMed Internal Medicine program. His research focuses on musculoskeletal disorders, novel osteoporosis therapies, and rare bone diseases.
- Affiliations: Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Sydney Medical School, Salk Institute (visiting scholar).
- Education: MBBS (hons), BSc(Med), PhD, FRACP.
Research interests span osteogenesis imperfecta, sarcopenia, and calcium homeostasis. Over 150 peer-reviewed articles address topics like vitamin D's role in muscle, bisphosphonate effects, and atypical femur fractures. He co-authored guidelines on sarcopenia and osteoporosis management. Current projects include fracture prevention models and ethnic disparities in bone health.
Grants include NHMRC Early Career Fellowship (2014) and a 2021 study on sarcopenia and masticatory performance. Advises Mawson WANG on secondary fracture prevention. Leads interdisciplinary teams in bone biology and clinical trials.
