Although December 2018 may seem like it’s very far off in the future, it’s not when the plans for an international endocrinology congress are underway. ICE 2018, the 18th International Congress of Endocrinology (ICE) held jointly with the 53rd Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa (SEMSDA) will be held in Cape Town,...
Ruth S. Weinstock Named ADA 2017 Outstanding Diabetes Clinician
Endocrine Society member Ruth S. Weinstock, MD, PhD, has been selected to receive the American Diabetes Association 2017 Outstanding Physician Clinician in Diabetes Award. Presented annually, the award honors meritorious contributions to diabetes clinical practice. Weinstock will be recognized with this honor during the Association’s 77th Scientific Sessions, June 9-13, 2017, in San Diego. Weinstock is...
Readers of Endocrine Reviews will be pleasantly surprised when they receive their June issue and see the journal’s new look, both inside and out. The bimonthly journal, published by the Endocrine Society since 1980, will undergo an entirely new redesign to give it a more contemporary look and enhance readability. The June issue of Endocrine...Endocrine Society Lauds Novo Nordisk’s Commitment to Affordable Insulin
The Endocrine Society applauded Novo Nordisk’s recent partnership with CVS Caremark on its new program Reduced RX a prescription savings program that offers discounts on certain medications. Through the partnership, which goes into effect today, patients facing high out-of-pocket costs for insulin will be able to purchase human insulin, Novolin®, for $25 per 10 mL vial,...
Attendees of ENDO 2017 in Orlando shared the Orange County Convention Center with throngs of WrestleMania devotees as part of a massive WWE event. Thankfully there were no “smackdowns” as both groups intermingled nicely, but once again ENDO proved why it is still the reigning champion in heralding cutting-edge endocrine research to endocrinology professionals from...
Gokhan Hotamisligil, MD, PhD, from the Harvard School of Public Health, has been named one of six members of the newly formed Scientific Advisory Board for biomedical data analysis company, Seven Bridges. This new advisory board will formalize relationships with leading global experts in genomic medicine, bioinformatics, and cancer research. The board members will also...
On Saturday April 22, thousands of people from around the world came together to show their support for science and scientific research by being a part of the very first March for Science. For his feature “Taking it to the Streets” in the May issue of Endocrine News, senior editor Derek Bagley — along with...Reflections of a Memorable Year Full of Landmark Accomplishments
As I reach the end of my presidential term, I am impressed by how much has been accomplished in such a short time. It has been a wonderful experience and a great honor to serve as president of this remarkable society. I was frankly a bit fearful when I started, but quickly found enormous pleasure...
