The April 2015 Endocrine News cover story “Deep Impact,” written by associate editor Derek Bagley, was named a finalist for a prestigious 2015 Eddie Award. Bagley’s article was an in-depth examination of the possible effects that fracking has on causing endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) to seep into local water supplies. In the article, Bagley wrote that hundreds of chemicals are used...
The third annual meeting of EndoBridge — co-hosted by the Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism of Turkey, Endocrine Society, and European Society of Endocrinology — took place in Antalya, Turkey between October 15-18, 2015. Attracting leading endocrinology experts of the world and 440 colleagues from over 25 countries, the meeting was held in English with...
Richard O’Grady Named Endocrine Society’s Chief Publications Officer
Richard T. O’Grady, PhD, CAE, has joined the Endocrine Society as Chief Publications Officer. In this newly created role, he will oversee all aspects of the Society’s publishing endeavors, both in print and online. “Richard’s background and expertise is a perfect match for our current and future publications strategy,” says Endocrine Society CEO Barbara Byrd...
National Obesity Care Week calls for comprehensive, compassionate and patient-focused approach to treat the disease of obesity The Endocrine Society has partnered with more than 30 leading U.S. healthcare organizations to form National Obesity Care Week (NOCW), an annual campaign to advance a comprehensive, compassionate and personalized approach to treating obesity as a disease. Scheduled...
Endocrine Society Makes a Strong Impression at EndoBridge 2015
At the recent EndoBridge 2015, endocrinologists from around the world gathered in Antalya, Turkey from October 15 to 18 to share information on the full spectrum of endocrinology with programs on everything from diabetes and lipid disorders to genetic causes of pituitary tumors and personalized menopause management. Pictured: Society president Lisa Fish, MD (far right)...
The Endocrine Society was just one of 35 major health and medical organizations that convened for a second annual summit in Chicago to identify opportunities for collaboration in treating obesity. “The National Obesity Summit on the Provision of Care for the Obese Patient” was hosted by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)....
We talk with Paul Robertson, MD, new Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) about what readers can expect under his editorial leadership starting with a new look and feel starting January 2016. Q. What attracted you to the role of Editor-in-Chief of JCEM? A. I have been the editor-in-chief for several...
Anders Juul, MD, PhD, a leading researcher of the effects of endocrine-disrupting hormones (EDCs) on child development, received a prestigious ESPE Research Award from the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology today during the 54th Annual ESPE conference in Barcelona. Juul is being recognized for his scientific leadership in the field of pediatric endocrinology. The award is for...
