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Endocrine Society Issues Scientific Statement on Sex Differences in Research

Biological differences between females and males need to be considered in scientific studies. Biological differences between females and males affect virtually every aspect of medicine and biomedical research. In a new Scientific Statement released today, the Endocrine Society called for sex differences to be studied thoroughly to improve public health. “When we understand the ways...
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Meet the 2021 Laureates: Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD

woodruff-teresa-kaye-2020 Gerald D. Aurbach Award for Outstanding Translational Research Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD    Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD, the 2021 recipient of the Gerald D. Aurbach Award for Outstanding Translational Research, was recently appointed provost at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., following a 25-year career at Northwestern University in Chicago, Ill. A past president...
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Meet the 2021 Laureates: Guillermo Umpierrez, MD, CDE

Umpierrez, Guillermo - approved August 2015_jpg Outstanding Scholarly Physician Award Guillermo Umpierrez, MD, CDE   Guillermo Umpierrez, MD, professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, a renowned expert in the management of diabetes mellitus in the hospital setting, epitomizes the attributes of a physician scholar through his research, teaching, and lifelong learning. Driven by his keen intellect, curiosity, and...
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Meet the 2021 Laureates: Helena Teede, MBBS, FRACP, PhD, FAAHMS

Helena Teede Outstanding Leadership in Endocrinology Award Helena Teede, MBBS, FRACP, PhD, FAAHMS   In Australia and internationally, Helena Teede brings longstanding passionate commitment and visionary leadership to endocrinology. Her current roles span endocrinology practice, research, healthcare, education, government, and not-for-profit sectors.   Under her leadership, Monash Health Diabetes Unit is one of four Australian National Diabetes...
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Meet the 2021 Laureates: Richard J.M. Ross, MBBS, MD, FRCP

Richard Ross-420 Outstanding Innovation Award  Richard J.M. Ross, MBBS, MD, FRCP   Richard J. Ross is an exceptional clinical scientist in the tradition of clinical scientists addressing the unmet needs of patients and translating these from bed to bench and back as innovative drugs. His research on optimizing endocrine replacement therapy has focused on replacement of cortisol...
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Meet the 2021 Laureates: Anne L. Peters, MD

anne Peters Outstanding Public Service Award Anne L. Peters, MD   Anne Peters is nominated for decades-long service to the care of under privileged populations, through both her professional activities as a physician, her writings, educational activities, and as a volunteer. Anne has consistently sought to raise up all those around her, irrespective of their socioeconomic status....
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Endocrine Society Names Kate Fryer as Chief Executive Officer

Fryer headshot The Endocrine Society is excited to announce the selection of Kate Fryer as the organization’s next chief executive officer. Fryer has served in numerous scientific association leadership positions with deep experience in strategic planning, membership, scientific publishing, communications, society operations, as well as meetings and conferences. “The year of COVID-19 was difficult for everyone, but...
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Meet the 2021 Laureates: Ambrish Mithal, MD, DM

Ambrish Mithal International Excellence in Endocrinology Award Ambrish Mithal, MD, DM   Ambrish Mithal, MD, DM, is an Indian  endocrinologist, who serves as the head of the Endocrinology and Diabetes Division of Medanta, the Medicity, in Delhi. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Mithal has made pioneering contributions to the growth of endocrinology, establishing and running endocrine...