President’s Viewpoint

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, an important opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges facing the over 30 million Americans living with diabetes. This year’s public awareness campaign of diabetes is even more important given the COVID-19 pandemic. People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing more serious complications from COVID-19. People with type...

It is more important than ever that the healthcare community worldwide unite and work together in an inclusive environment. The Endocrine Society has always welcomed our international members and strived to offer relevant benefits across the globe. I am happy to report on several new initiatives to increase our international cooperation with the goal of...

In a year of ongoing unprecedented worldwide challenges, we head into the autumn with hopes and plans for better times ahead. In that spirit, I want to comment on the ongoing success, resilience, and future of our journals, available in almost 8,000 libraries around the world as well as numerous non-profit research institutions in over...

This year has dealt us many challenges. During times like these, we lean on our professional communities for strength, encouragement, and guidance. Despite our inability to gather, socialize, and learn in person, I’m immeasurably proud that our global endocrine community is now all the more connected, united, and inclusive. This is no coincidence — we’re...

Despite the current climate and health challenges around the world, I remain amazed at our members’ herculean resilience, unwavering contributions to society, and commitment to advancing, uniting, and growing the endocrine community. A sincere thanks to each of you, our most valued members. The Hormone Health Network (HHN), our public education arm, has continued to...

Many Endocrine Society members are familiar with the value of the Society’s meeting and journals, but I want to stress the value of our advocacy, particularly during these difficult times. The Endocrine Society has a robust advocacy program led by our Advocacy and Public Outreach Committee. The Society tackles some of the most difficult and...

In the past couple of months, I have been in awe at the way in which our organization has responded during this unprecedented pandemic that has and will continue to change how we do what we do – personally and professionally. The Endocrine Society is adapting and will continue to rise to the challenges of...