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Biography
Associate Professor Frances Milat MBBS (Hons) FRACP MD
Endocrinologist; Head, Metabolic Bone Services, Monash Health
Head, Metabolic Bone Research Group & Michael and Phoebe Jones Research Fellow, Hudson Institute
Associate Professor, Dept of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University
Email: fran.milat@hudson.org.au
A/Prof Frances Milat graduated from medicine at Monash University and subsequently did her endocrine training at Monash Health and St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney. She pursued her research interest in metabolic bone disorders, completing a Doctor of Medicine degree at St Vincent’s Institute examining the mechanisms of PTH and the Wnt pathway action in bone.
Fran joined the Hudson Institute of Medical Research in 2010 to continue research in osteoporosis. She is committed to improving patient care through clinical research, with interests in bone disease associated with transfusion-dependent haemoglobinopathies, chronic neurological disorders (including cerebral palsy and spina bifida), women's health, premature ovarian insufficiency, renal disease, transplantation, type 1 diabetes, breast cancer and other medical conditions. She is also involved in the supervision of research students as well as medical student and postgraduate teaching. Fran and her team have been awarded prizes for clinical and research excellence. A/Prof Frances Milat is involved in osteoporosis and endocrine guideline development and serves on several national committees in both a clinical and research capacity.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Osteoporosis
- bone
- endocrinology
Network
Projects
- 5 Finished
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Osteo-improve: Co-designing a novel post-COVID model of osteoporosis care
Vincent, A., Langham, R., Milat, F., Teede, H., Ebeling, P. & Jones, A.
31/07/20 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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Improving Fracture Prediction and Clinical Care for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Transplantation’.
Aleksova, J., Elder, G. J., Ebeling, P. & Milat, F.
4/09/19 → 3/03/20
Project: Research
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The optimisation of bone health in adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy
Milat, F. & Trinh, A.
1/03/17 → 28/02/19
Project: Research
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NHMRC Equipment Grant - Scanco Medical Xtreme CT11
Ebeling, P., Cicuttini, F., Milat, F., Scott, D. & Teede, H.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/12/15 → 31/12/15
Project: Research
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A Quantification Method for Disorganized Bone Components: Application to the Femoral Shaft
Zebaze, R., Shore-Lorenti, C., Nguyen, H. H., Chiang, C., Milat, F. & Ebeling, P. R., Feb 2023, In: JBMR Plus. 7, 2, 12 p., e10713.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Abnormal Trabecular Bone Score, Lower Bone Mineral Density and Lean Mass in Young Women With Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Are Prevented by Oestrogen Replacement
Samad, N., Nguyen, H. H., Hashimura, H., Pasco, J., Kotowicz, M., Strauss, B. J., Ebeling, P. R., Milat, F. & Vincent, A. J., 19 May 2022, In: Frontiers in Endocrinology. 13, 11 p., 860853.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Challenges in the diagnosis and management of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in younger and older adults
Herath, M., Langdahl, B., Ebeling, P. R. & Milat, F., Apr 2022, In: Clinical Endocrinology. 96, 4, p. 460-474 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Dilemmas in the Management of Osteoporosis in Younger Adults
Herath, M., Cohen, A., Ebeling, P. R. & Milat, F., Jan 2022, In: JBMR Plus. 6, 1, 26 p., e10594.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
DXA-derived advanced hip analysis and the trabecular bone score in end-stage kidney disease secondary to type 1 diabetes
Aleksova, J., Ebeling, P. R., Milat, F. & Elder, G. J., Dec 2022, In: European Journal of Endocrinology. 187, 6, p. 883-892 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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ANZBMS Kaye Ibbertson Award for Bone and Mineral Medicine
Milat, Frances (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Endocrine Society of Australia Ken Wynne Post-Doctoral Research Award
Milat, Frances (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Endocrine Society of Australia Mid-Career Award
Milat, Frances (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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One Monash Health Innovation and Leadership Award
Milat, Frances (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Senior Medical Staff Role Model Award
Milat, Frances (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Joint Annual Scientific Meetings of the Endocrine Society of Australia, the Society for Reproductive Biology and the Asia and Oceania Thyroid Association 2019
Frances Milat (Invited speaker)
2019 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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ANZBMS Annual Scientific Meeting 2019
Frances Milat (Invited speaker)
2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Australian Rheumatological Association Annual Scientific Meeting Invited Speaker
Frances Milat (Invited speaker)
2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Joint Annual Scientific Meetings of the Endocrine Society of Australia and the Society for Reproductive Biology 2018
Frances Milat (Organiser)
2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Royal Australian College of Physicians, Basic Physician Training Lecture Series
Frances Milat (Invited speaker)
2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course