Creighton University Osteoporosis Research Center
6829 N. 72nd Street
Suite 7400
Omaha, NE 68122
Phone: 402.280.4470
Toll-Free: 800.368.5097
Fax: 402.280.5173
Email: orc@creighton.edu
Is Coffee Bad for Your Bones? (New York Times, 8.25.17)
Are you willing to be a human guinea pig? Medical study volunteers needed (KETV, July 26, 2017)
Risk and Rewards of Clinical Studies | Why do people volunteer? (KETV, July 25, 2017)
Osteoporosis Cure? (KETV, July 24, 2017)
Vitamin D and Cancer: Article in Creighton University Magazine
The Osteoporosis Research Center (ORC) at Creighton University is the result of a 40-year effort that created an international center of excellence in bone research. We serves people at risk for or suffering from osteoporosis and strives to discover and disseminate knowledge related to the prevention and cure of osteoporosis.
The ORC's achievements have positively impacted the lives of thousands of individuals. Some of our most notable achievements include:
We continue to explore new osteoporosis initiatives, including those related to vitamin D and cancer prevention, standards for bone development in children and the role of genetics in bone development.
Learn more about the ORC team on our faculty page.