Endocrine scientists around the world can now access dkNET, a research portal established by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, which provides endocrine researchers and clinicians with cross-disciplinary access to critical new information. Endocrine News talks with emeritus Endocrine Society member and longtime researcher Robert Margolis, PhD, about how this new...
Endocrine News speaks with Joel Habener, MA, MD, the Endocrine Society’s 2018 Outstanding Mentor Laureate Award recipient, on how to help your staff make a good first impression with a few tips on writing a letter of recommendation. [Editor’s Note: We are bumping up this 2021 interview with Joel Habener, MD, MD, who spoke to...
Every year the Endocrine Society recognizes endocrinologists who are in the early stages of their research careers with the Early Investigator Awards. Endocrine News spoke to the five award recipients from around the world to find out more about their award-winning research, the award’s potential impact, as well as the biggest challenges facing them today....
Recipient of the 2026 Edwin B. Astwood Award for Outstanding Research in Basic Science, Christopher Glass, MD, PhD, talks to Endocrine News about how endocrinology lured him away from cardiology so many years ago. He also discusses his lab’s macrophage research and what he tells his postdocs about “the intersection between three different facets of...
With both her parents working as scientists in the United States Army, it was only natural for Zari McCullers to go into the “family business” when she got the chance. She discusses her career path, how she became focused on the science of addiction, and how making music keeps her grounded when she’s not making...
Early-career Endocrine Society member and dental student TyShawn Harris became fascinated with endocrinology after working with Stanley Andrisse, PhD, in his laboratory at Howard University. He talks to Endocrine News about his ongoing research and the remarkable connection between endocrinology, diabetes, and dentistry. When TyShawn Harris began dental school at Howard University, he never expected...
Emerging technologies and innovative equipment are prioritizing comfort in endocrine laboratories, enhancing both efficiency and staff well-being. Endocrine labs demand intense focus and precision, but long hours at the bench can lead to fatigue, strain, and reduced efficiency. Today’s lab equipment manufacturers are addressing these challenges with innovative products designed to improve ergonomics and overall...
As an eager student in his native Ghana, Theophilus Tettey, PhD, saw firsthand how classroom theories had real-world implications. Now, as a researcher at the National Cancer Institute, he hopes to one day create a laboratory that thrives on working across disciplines while providing a welcoming environment for up-and-coming scientists. Growing up in Ghana, West...