Zvi Laron, MD, PhD, was honored by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, in April with the title of Honoris Causa Professor for his outstanding contribution to medical science as well as his remarkable academic achievements. Laron received the 2001 Laureate Award for Outstanding Clinical Research Investigator. Head of the Endocrinology & Diabetes Research Unit, Schneider...
Thomas Landefeld, PhD, professor of biology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, was named the university’s Advisor of the Year for 2017. Landefeld was presented the award at the CSUDH President’s Leadership and Service Awards ceremony earlier this spring. In nominating him, students pointed to his years of dedication in fostering diversity in health fields...
Scientists and healthcare providers who have demonstrated innovation and entrepreneurship by leveraging endocrine research to improve patient care can now apply for the inaugural John D. Baxter Prize for Entrepreneurship, the Endocrine Society announced today. The $50,000 Baxter Prize will be awarded biennially to candidates who demonstrate entrepreneurship through successful business ventures, technology transfer, partnerships...Endocrine Society Global Outreach Programs Win Association Honors
ASAE recognizes Society with two Silver Power of A Awards An Endocrine Society-led global outreach campaign for underserved populations and another program aimed at training the next generation of global endocrine leaders both received American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) 2017 Silver Power of A Awards, the Society announced today. The first Silver Power of...
John Paul Bilezikian, PhD, MD, was honored by Pisa University in Italy with a doctorate honoris causa in clinical and translational science. Bilezikian, chief of the Division of Endocrinology and director of Metabolic Bone Diseases Program at Columbia University in New York, is a past editor-in-chief of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (2000...
The Endocrine Society’s director, media relations, Aaron Lohr, has been promoted to the position of Chief Communications Officer. In his new capacity, Lohr will serve as the Society’s chief storyteller and will be responsible for developing and implementing a content-driven comprehensive communications and marketing strategy. He will also be responsible for the Society’s digital strategy,...Why You Can’t Miss the 69th Annual Clinical Endocrinology Update
Every year, the Endocrine Society holds the Clinical Endocrinology Update (CEU), which brings together hundreds of endocrine clinicians for a unique learning experience and opportunities to network with expert faculty and colleagues. The 69th Annual CEU will be held in Chicago from Saturday September 23 to Monday September 25, and is vital for any practicing...Members in the News: Willard Dere Named to Seres Therapeurtics’ Board
Endocrine Society member Willard Dere, MD, professor of internal medicine, executive director of Personalized Health, and co-director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, has been appointed to the Seres Therapeutics board of directors. Dere brings to Seres more than two decades of scientific, clinical, and...
