Frank Talamantes, PhD, professor emeritus of endocrinology at UC Santa Cruz, died October 8 in El Paso, Texas, at the age of 75. He received his BA in biology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, his MA in biology from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, and his PhD in endocrinology from...
Mary M. Lee, MD, Appointed Enterprise Chief Scientific Officer at Nemours Children’s Health System
Endocrine Society member Mary M. Lee, MD, has been appointed enterprise chief scientific officer for Nemours Children’s Health System, a multi-state pediatric health system. Lee, who has served Nemours as an Enterprise Vice President and Physician-in-Chief of Delaware Valley Operations since April, is being tapped in this new role to oversee and lead the organization’s... This past Saturday, November 17, the Endocrine Society held its second iteration of EndoCares: DC, its global outreach program for healthcare providers, patients, and the general public. This year, EndoCares followed a health fair format focused on diabetes awareness, and it was held simultaneously at the Mexican and Peruvian consulates, a first for the program...
Call for Nominations: Endocrine Society’s Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism
The Endocrine Society is calling for nominations for the 12th annual Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism. The award recognizes outstanding reporting that enhances public understanding of health issues pertaining to the field of endocrinology. Endocrinologists are physicians and scientists who untangle complex symptoms to diagnose, treat, research, or cure hormone-related conditions. These...
Endocrine Society Members Named to National Clinical Care Commission
Three Endocrine Society members have been appointed to the National Clinical Care Commission. The Commission will evaluate and provide recommendations on federal programs related to complex metabolic or autoimmune diseases that result from insulin-related issues, such as diabetes. The Society and its fellow Diabetes Advocacy Alliance members have supported the effort to establish the Commission,...
Endocrine Society Publishes Position Statement on Insulin Prices
Spiraling insulin costs have created a dangerous barrier between many people with diabetes and lifesaving treatments. The Endocrine Society is calling on stakeholders across the supply chain to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for people with diabetes. More information about the factors driving cost increases is needed to effectively combat the trend, the Endocrine Society said in a position statement issued today. The complex...
We traveled to Houston and Dallas last week to visit basic science and clinical members and learn more about their research and patient care initiatives. Over three days, the Endocrine Society’s vice president – basic science, Genevieve Neal-Perry, PhD, MD, who is also a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Washington and...
The world of endocrinology lost one of its most influential and charismatic leaders on October 23, 2018, when Leslie De Groot passed away, having led a very full and impactful life. Leslie’s career touched every dimension of endocrinology, but he focused most intensely on thyroidology. His research and publications spanned genetics, thyroid metabolism, thyroid hormone...
