She is a member of the University of California, Los Angeles faculty with a significant research interest in bone fragility and bone healing. Prior to joining the UCLA Orthopaedic Center faculty, Dr. Bukata spent eight years on faculty at the University of Rochester, where she helped develop and implement the Geriatric Fracture treatment algorithm now followed around the world. She is a member of the National Osteoporosis Foundation Board of Trustees. For more information go to BoneNews.com