Mark Newman, Author at Endocrine News

Endocrine Society Supports EPA Rule Regulating “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water

The Endocrine Society supports a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule which includes provisions to regulate several per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—including PFOA and PFOS—found in our drinking water. The proposed regulation sets an aggressive limit for these PFAS and their mixtures and acknowledges effects at extremely low levels by proposing a health based...

Society News

More than 30,000 International Endocrinologists Urge Brussels to Take Action on REACH Revision

On March 14, a broad coalition of over 30,000 European and international endocrine experts have called on EU legislators to publish the revised REACH proposal without any further delay, and no later than June 2023. Citing the urgent and immediate need to minimize exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) in the interest of public health,...

Endocrine Disruptors

Leading the Way: How the Endocrine Society Continues to Pioneer Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Research

The Endocrine Society was the first such organization to recognize the threat endocrine disruptors posed to human health. Endocrine News shares the story of how that came to pass over the course of several years, through prolific research, meetings, symposia, forums, as well as an advocacy effort that reaches around the world. In 2006,we published...

President's Viewpoint

Championing the Development of Early-Career Members

One of the most rewarding aspects of our work is mentoring the next generation of endocrine researchers and clinicians. It is so gratifying to see promising young professionals establishing productive careers in our field. We have several initiatives underway to support professionals entering the field. Next month, we will host workshops for promising researchers and...

Balancing Act: How Dequina Nicholas, PhD, Pays It Forward … with Interest!

Dequina Nicholas, PhD, is an assistant professor at UC Irvine. And a PI in her own laboratory studying PCOS, diabetes, and various women’s health issues. She’s a teacher, mentor, and motivator. She’s a wife and the mom of a toddler. When she’s not writing grants, she’s on hikes with the members of the Nicholas Lab....

Celebrating Women’s Excellence in Endocrinology

The following compilation includes woman authored content across formats, basic and clinical topics, and geographic region. Endocrine Feedback Loop Inpatient Treatment of Osteoporotic Fractures Amal Shibli-Rahhal, MD, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Ann E. Kearns, MD, PhD, Mayo Clinic Medical Management of Cushing Disease Katie Guttenberg, MD, University of Texas Health at Houston...

John Newell-Price, MD, PhD, Elected 2024 – 2025 Endocrine Society President

Endocrine Society members elected John Newell-Price, MD, PhD, FRCP, as its 2024-2025 President. He will serve as President-Elect for a year beginning in June 2023 before becoming President in June 2024. Newell-Price is professor of endocrinology at the University of Sheffield in Sheffield, United Kingdom. He also is head of the Endocrinology Service at the...

Member News

Remembering Carole Mendelson: A Model of Grace, Grit, and Intellect

Carole Mendelson, PhD, professor of biochemistry and obstetrics and gynecology, and a member of the Cecil H. and Ida Green Center for Reproductive Biology Sciences at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, passed away on February 12, 2023. Carole was a national leader in the fields of endocrinology and reproductive biology, and a passionate...