President’s Viewpoint

More than 100 years after the discovery of insulin galvanized our field, diabetes research and care remain a central part of endocrinology. Diabetes Awareness Month offers the opportunity to reflect on the importance of our research and clinical care to millions of people around the globe. For the 540 million people worldwide living with diabetes,...

Like many of you, one factor that sparked my love of endocrine science and clinical care was observing firsthand my mentors’ passion for the subject.  In fact, I can say without a doubt that a month on the inpatient service at the San Francisco VA Hospital with Dolores Shoback was the turning point that steered...

The prestigious endocrine researchers and clinicians honored with our 2024 Laureate Awards represent the best and brightest in our field. Our Laureate Award winners also demonstrate the way endocrinology and the Endocrine Society transcend borders. The honorees hail from six countries and four continents. We are proud to recognize outstanding researchers and clinicians in Argentina,...

The Endocrine Society is pleased to welcome its president for 2023 – 2024, Stephen Hammes, MD, PhD, who took office during ENDO 2023 in Chicago. Hammes is the Louis S. Wolk Distinguished Professor of Medicine, chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, and executive vice-chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of...

I’m so proud of the news presence the Society has built and the coverage we have had over the last few months related to our Obesity Science Writers Conference and our advocacy efforts. We are regularly featured in the news for our research and advocacy. Reporters rely on our members’ expertise on various endocrine health...

One of the most rewarding aspects of our work is mentoring the next generation of endocrine researchers and clinicians. It is so gratifying to see promising young professionals establishing productive careers in our field. We have several initiatives underway to support professionals entering the field. Next month, we will host workshops for promising researchers and...

As we each consider how to make the most of 2023, I hope you will take a few moments to ponder your role in the Endocrine Society and ways to maximize your membership. Getting involved in our activities can be very rewarding, both personally and professionally. In the past two decades, I have been fortunate...

After the stress of the past two years, 2022 felt like we were starting back into the world again. Despite ongoing pandemic pressures at work and home, we came together as a community this year to advance science and make a difference for patients. We have so much to celebrate — our first in-person annual...