Defining the
osteohepatic
axis in iron
metabolism

Summary

Iron deficiency and iron overload are both associated with bone loss and an increased risk of fracture, which markedly limit mobility and autonomy of affected individuals. Thus, iron levels must be balanced to maintain health in general, and in particular bone strength. The DFG-funded FerrOs consortium (FOR 5146) brings together experts of iron and bone metabolism to decipher the underlying mechanisms of iron regulation and its interactions with bone.

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FerrOs Shines at 10th Congress of the International BioIron Society in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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FerrOs Shines at 10th Congress of the International BioIron Society in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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FerrOs Shines at 10th Congress of the International BioIron Society in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

FerrOs Shines at 10th Congress of the International BioIron Society in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Our FerrOs research group made a strong appearance at the recent congress of the BioIron Society in Montreal. Researchers from every location within our group traveled to the event to present their projects, [...]

June 18, 2025|

FerrOs supported the TU Dresden Mentoring program: “Ready for the next step”
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FerrOs supported the TU Dresden Mentoring program: “Ready for the next step”

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FerrOs supported the TU Dresden Mentoring program: “Ready for the next step”

On December 5, the final event of the 2nd course of the mentoring program for female students and early career researchers took place in the Fritz-Foerster-Bau at TU Dresden.

December 10, 2024|

Congratulations to Dr. Maria Ledesma Colunga from Dresden!
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Congratulations to Dr. Maria Ledesma Colunga from Dresden!

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Congratulations to Dr. Maria Ledesma Colunga from Dresden!

We are proud to share that Maria Ledesma Colunga, PostDoc in the BoneLab and recipient of our FerrOs start-Up Grant, was awarded for the second-best oral presentation at the European Iron Club Meeting in Toulouse in April 2024.

August 12, 2024|

Fourth FerrOs Retreat: Great to meet you all in Toulouse!
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Fourth FerrOs Retreat: Great to meet you all in Toulouse!

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Fourth FerrOs Retreat: Great to meet you all in Toulouse!

On April 22nd, we met in Toulouse/France for our 4th FerrOs Retreat. Since the European Iron Club Meeting this year took place in Toulouse from April 23rd to 26th, we used the chance to interact with international experts and combined it with our fourth FerrOs retreat.

July 24, 2024|