Peter Ebeling

Professor Peter Ebeling is a leading academic and clinician in bone health and endocrinology at Monash University. He serves as Head of the Department of Medicine and Head of the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. He holds an AO honor for his contributions to medicine and has over 572 peer-reviewed publications. His research focuses on musculoskeletal health, osteoporosis, and vitamin D's public health implications. He leads major projects in bone disease and has contributed to clinical guidelines globally.

• Education: MBBS from The University of Melbourne.
• Roles: Editor-in-Chief of Bone, Chair of Healthy Bones Australia, and Past-President of the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research.

Key research interests include musculoskeletal disorders, osteoporosis in men, and post-transplantation bone health. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being. Notable collaborations span global institutions, and he has secured significant NHMRC funding.

Prof. Ebeling’s recent projects include clinical trials on novel osteoporosis treatments and studies on bone disorganization in atypical fractures. His 2025 publications explore vitamin D’s role in cancer, AI-driven fracture detection, and pubertal induction protocols.

• Awards: Officer in the Order of Australia (AO), 2015.
• Grants: Over 25 active and completed research projects, including Phase 3 clinical trials for hypophosphatasia and obesity treatments.

He advises on bone health policy and leads the Victorian Heart Institute’s clinical research initiatives. His lab focuses on translational oncology and bone imaging innovations.