What you'll learn in this expert session
Scientific research is steadily revealing the role that this important substance potentially plays in modulating chronic disease. Recently, the importance of Vit D has been revealed regarding susceptibility to respiratory tract infections and hence Covid 19. There are even possible links with regard to cancer risk. Prof Ebeling is a leading expert on Vit D, he will describe some of the fascinating evidence and clinical implications.
About the Expert
Professor Peter Ebeling AO
Professor Peter Ebeling AO is Head, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University. He was inaugural Director of the Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS). In 2015, he was made an Officer of the General Division of the Order of Australia for distinguished service in the field of bone health. He is Medical Director of Osteoporosis Australia; Board Member, International Osteoporosis Foundation; Past-President, Endocrine Society of Australia; Past-President of the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society; and Councillor, American Society of Bone and Mineral Research, only the third Australian to be elected. He serves on the NHMRC Research Committee from 2015-2018.
Course curriculum
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Vitamin D, Coronavirus, and other Non-Bone Diseases
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Video Lecture (21 mins of CPD)
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Download your Handbook here
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Test your Learning!
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