Be Prepared: Developing the Next Generation of Endocrinologists From my perspective, the younger members of the Endocrine Society represent the lifeblood of a vibrant Society, both now and in the future. The Society is highly committed to a comprehensive approach to enhance the career development of these individuals. Whether a student, fellow, or young endocrinologist...
This past year, in my president-elect role, I gained a deeper appreciation of the past presidents’ extraordinary vision and leadership that have contributed to the outstanding success of the Society over the years. I would specifically like to thank past-president Bill Young and immediate past-president Teresa Woodruff for their commitment and devotion to the Endocrine...
The Endocrine Society is pleased to welcome its president for 2014 – 2015, Richard J. Santen, MD, who took office June 25. A professor of internal medicine at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Santen is a renowned expert on aromatase inhibitor development for the treatment of breast cancer, mechanisms whereby estrogens induce breast...
Wrapping Up A Year Full of Milestones One of the greatest privileges of my professional career has been serving as President of the Endocrine Society. As my term nears its end, I have the pleasure of looking back on a year of tremendous achievements, brought about through the support and tireless efforts of our members,...
The Society’s Publications Get a TECHNOLOGICAL REBOOT Along with the many changes the Endocrine Society has gone through recently, the Society’s publications department has begun a massive retooling of its online presence. The department has migrated its journals Molecular Endocrinology, Endocrine Reviews, Endocrinology, the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, as well as back content,...
ICE/ENDO 2014 is less than two months away, and I am looking forward to welcoming all of you to Chicago, my hometown, for a meeting that is destined to make history! Featuring the best in global endocrine research and practice, ICE/ENDO 2014 will provide attendees with countless opportunities to energize their basic and translational science...
The Endocrine Society continues its strategic commitment to global collaboration toward the goal of improved endocrine health worldwide by organizing and participating in numerous international meetings around the world from neighboring Mexico to distant Indonesia. Highlights of ENDO 2013 and 2014 One of our newest programs is theHighlights of ENDO, which provides endocrine content from...
OUR SCIENCE WRITERS CONFERENCE Informs the Media about Endocrine Issues Whether it’s diabetes, obesity, performance-enhancing drugs, or a number of other oft-covered endocrine issues, hormones are in the news every day. Unfortunately, some well-intentioned articles are inaccurate or lacking key information. If these writers had the opportunity to connect with the Society’s expert members, their...
