The charter of the MBSANZ is to foster research on all aspects of the extracellular matrix of connective tissues. With over 150 members the society embraces a broad spectrum of scientific interests including

• the physical, chemical and structural analysis of matrix macromolecules
• the identification of mutations in matrix molecules which cause connective tissue diseases
• mechanisms of regulating matrix synthesis, assembly and degradation
• and the biology of cell-matrix and matrix-matrix interactions and their roles in modulating development and  cellular expression.

MBSANZ Proudly supports the BJD (Bone and Joint Decade)

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