About the Authors

Gwen Ellert, RN, BScN, MEd

Gwen authored and published the 1986 best-selling The Arthritis Exercise Book. While maintaining a demanding career, Gwen pursues her passion for health education through various activities. Her medical and health promotion background, in conjunction with her personal experience managing rheumatoid arthritis and risk of osteoporosis, enables her to be a strong advocate for skeletal medical issues. She is often asked to speak with the media and the public on these issues, something she very much enjoys.

Alan Low, BSC (Pharm), PharmD, ACPR, FCSHP, CCD, RPh, CCPE, RPEBC

Alan is a registered pharmacist with a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of British Columbia. He also completed an accredited hospital pharmacy residency. Alan has experience in a variety of settings, including direct patient care in hospital and clinic settings; academics; research from a hospital, university and pharmaceutical industry perspective; involvement in healthcare consulting Dr. Low is a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and has presented at local and international conferences and enjoys being involved in education and research. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science at the University of British Columbia and former Chief Operating Officer at Network Healthcare.

John Wade, MD, FRCP

John is a rheumatologist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology at the University of British Columbia. John is active in osteoporosis research and medical and public education. He is recognized as a leading consultant at the Osteoporosis Clinic at BC Women’s Health Centre in Vancouver, Canada and sits on the Professional Advisory Committee of Osteoporosis Canada, British Columbia Division