The Function, Imaging and Tissue Resource Core

The Function, Imaging and Tissue (FIT) Resource Core offers standardized imaging outcomes for bone and muscle health assessments and a standardized data entry platform for physical function outcomes and training in the performance and interpretation of these outcomes. Specimens and tissues related to musculoskeletal health are available through the Indiana Biobank.

• Feasibility numbers

• Retrospective analysis

• Study design guidance

• Pilot data

• IRB language

• Normative data

Molecular and clinical effects of aromatase inhibitor therapy on skeletal muscle function in early-stage breast cancer

L-B-aminoisobutyric acid, L-BAIBA, a marker of bone mineral density and body mass index, and D-BAIBA of physical performance and age 

y-Aminobutyric acids (GABA) and serum GABA/AABA (G/A) ratio as potential biomarkers of physical performance and aging 

Physical activity when young provides lifelong benefits to cortical bone size and strength in men

Reference data and calculators for second-generation HR-pQCT measures of the radius and tibia at anotomically standardized regions in White adults