ISCD’s Regional Panels support the development of regional meetings of the ISCD, including educational courses, aim to grow ISCD membership, and advocate for access to bone densitometry and osteoporosis care in their region.
Learn more about the recent activities of some of our ISCD Regional Panels.
Canadian Panel
The Canadian panel of the ISCD conducted Quality Bone Densitometry (QBD) Courses for Physicians and for Technologists on 5-6 April 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) Annual Scientific Meeting. The event was supported by an ISCD Regional Panel grant.
The technologist course was 2 days and the physician course was 1 day with 56 total attendees. This was the first in-person ISCD course given by the Canadian panel since before the Covid pandemic, and all speakers were members of the Canadian panel. The feedback received from participants was overwhelmingly positive.
Extensive in-kind support in organizing the course was provided by CAR, as well as the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). Industry support was obtained from Aymes Medical and Hologic Canada. Endorsement was obtained from Osteoporosis Canada and the Canadian Association of Nuclear Medicine.
Latin America Panel
ISCD Latin American Panel Strengthens Presence in Mexico – August 2025
In August, the ISCD Latin American Panel made significant contributions to two high-impact academic events in Guadalajara, Mexico, reinforcing ISCD’s visibility and collaboration in the region.
At the Bone & Muscle Expert Meeting 2025 (Aug 13), organized by CIO and AMMOM, Dr. Francisco Torres Naranjo presented on therapeutic response markers to an audience of 176 specialists, including endocrinologists, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, gynecologists, and DXA technologists. The lecture sparked dynamic discussions on DXA precision and clinical applications, with highly positive feedback and strong participant engagement.
Later in the month, at the XXI Congress of the Jalisco Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition (Aug 21–23), ISCD Panel member Alan Christopher Guzmán presented on vertebral fracture detection with DXA to nearly 100 attendees, primarily endocrinologists and internists. The session highlighted the clinical importance of vertebral fracture assessment and created new opportunities for educational collaboration.
Together, these activities not only advanced knowledge on densitometry and bone health but also generated momentum for ISCD membership growth, certification interest, and regional partnerships. These meetings are specifically tailored for professionals interested in musculoskeletal health who may be unfamiliar with ISCD. As such, they provide an excellent opportunity to enhance the Society’s visibility and promote its educational programs in Latin America.
Additionally, the Latin American ISCD Panel continues its collaborative work with orthopedic societies across Latin America and Spain, including FEMECOT, AMMOM, ACOMM, SCCOT, SECOT, SEFRAOS, and SEIOMM, to develop a consensus document regarding the clinical application of periprosthetic densitometry in arthroplasty candidates. The project has made significant progress and is advancing with the support and alignment of all participating societies.
