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- Title
Retrospective analysis of NSFC funding in osteoporotic field from 2006 to 2013.
- Authors
ZHANG Baohong; XU Yanying; DONG Erdan
- Abstract
Objective To analyze the funding status of National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) on the osteoporotic research since 2006. Methods The data regarding the NSFC allocated to osteoporotic research from 2006 to 2013 were collected. Total expense and number of the majority of programs, subject distribution, and the research directions were provided. Results From 2006 to 2013, there were 787 applicants, and 177 projects were supported. Projects are mainly distributed in three areas, including the field of endocrine system, motor system, and Chinese medicine. Research directions mainly focused on the pathogenesis of osteoporosis (50.8%) and treatment (19.8%), while few projects were supported in epidemiological field. Researches in the field had interdisciplinary characteristics. Conclusion The continuous support of NSFC on osteoporotic research has led to substantial achievements, resulting in great progress in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and the regulation of bone metabolism. And the support in epidemiological research should be strengthened.
- Publication
Chinese Journal of Osteoporosis, 2014, Vol 20, Issue 9, p1129
- ISSN
1006-7108
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3969/j.issn.1006-7108.2014.09.022