This year marks the Endocrine Society’s 100th year of serving its members and the profession — and that calls for a celebration! We’re spending all of 2016 celebrating advancements in the field, honoring an illustrative past of scientific breakthroughs, and looking forward to a future full of innovation treating endocrine disorders. Each month will be...
Meeghan De Cagna, MS, CAE, has joined the Endocrine Society as chief strategic partnerships officer in late November and will lead the Development and Strategic Partnerships Department (formerly Corporate Relations). According to Society CEO Barbara Byrd Keenan, De Cagna will head up strategic growth through the development of programs and key relationships with Society supporters...
The Society launched its new Dimensions in Diabetes program in Chennai, India on Saturday November 20 and Sunday November 21 as part of Diabetes Awareness month activities. Eight Society members contributed to this curriculum that covered the basics of diabetes management like diet, nutrition, and motivational interviewing, managing special patient populations, including pregnant patients and...
The Endocrine Society’s second scientific statement on endocrine-disrupting chemicals was highlighted in an opinion piece written by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof which was published Saturday, November 28. Kristoff quoted the Society’s position that links endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) to diabetes and obesity, which is one of the many citations in the statement that was...
Members of the Endocrine Society have elected five new Officers and Council members to lead the world’s oldest, largest and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. The new Officers and Council members are: Lynnette K. Nieman, MD: President-Elect Howard B. A. Baum, MD: Vice President, Physician-in-Practice Daniel...
Endocrine Society Releases Scientific Statement on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
More research is needed to better understand polycystic ovary syndrome – one of the leading causes of infertility, according to the Scientific Statement issued by the Endocrine Society. As many as 5 million women nationwide may have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health....
Endocrine Society Applauds USPSTF Recommendations for Women’s Health Research Priorities
Endocrine conditions featured prominently in evidence gaps in clinical preventive services for women. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) posted its “Fifth Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services” on November 18. This year’s report identifies evidence gaps related to preventive services for women and highlights several endocrine-related services...
For clinical endocrinologists and basic scientists alike, ENDO presents the best opportunity to acquire new knowledge and make valuable connections. And this year’s annual gathering offers new and enhanced programming designed to elevate your career and improve your practice. Insight into Top Issues — Basic Science Pathways Basic scientist attendees now benefit from comprehensive, concentrated...
