# Fostering the next generation of bone marrow adiposity researchers: the 3rd International Bone Marrow Adiposity Society Summer School 2025 report

## TL;DR

The 2025 BMAS Summer School educated young researchers on bone marrow fat tissue through lectures, workshops, and discussions.

## Contribution

The event introduced new educational frameworks and collaborative opportunities for bone marrow adiposity research.

## Key findings

- The summer school covered BMAT characterization, metabolism, and clinical imaging techniques.
- It facilitated international collaboration and skill development for early-career researchers.
- Virtual participation enabled broader access to BMAT research education.

## Abstract

The 3rd International Bone Marrow Adiposity Society (BMAS) Summer School 2025 gathered young basic and clinical researchers to advance their knowledge of bone marrow adipose tissue (BMAT). The virtual BMAS Summer School 2025 consisted of panels featuring keynote speeches, workshops, career development lectures, and panel discussions. A total of 19 speakers and 50 attendees participated in the event. The program included sessions on BMAT characterization, mechanosensitivity, metabolism, relationships with the skeletal and hematopoietic systems, and nutritional interventions. Workshop sessions provided knowledge on ex vivo culture systems, single-cell and nucleus resolution techniques, as well as advanced and clinical imaging. The virtual format enabled accessible international participation, creating a structured environment for young researchers to share research, develop skills, and build new connections.

Summary: The BMAS Summer School 2025 program spanned three days, covering BMAT from molecular biology to pathology via expert lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions. It educated young investigators from all over the world in cutting-edge techniques, BMAT's role in niche/disease contexts, and BMAT-targeted therapeutic strategies.