John Wass, MD, MA, FRCP
Outstanding Leadership in Endocrinology Award
John Wass, MD, MA, FRCP, is a clinical researcher and educator at Oxford University in Oxford, England, whose contributions have had a significant effect on patients with pituitary disease.
His early observations about the importance of single-surgeon expertise for acromegaly outcomes paved the way many years later for adoption of criteria for pituitary centers of excellence, while his early recognition of the need to minimize neurological sequelae in pituitary apoplexy paved the way for ongoing studies to establish best practices for this difficult-to-manage disorder. In these areas, as well as in PCOS, Addison’s disease, and obesity, Wass’s leadership has enabled endocrinologists to adopt new approaches to improve patient outcomes.
Wass has trained multiple endocrinologists who are well recognized globally for their own leading contributions to endocrinology research and practice.
How has the Endocrine Society supported your professional development/career journey?
The Endocrine Society has provided a sound scientific basis for presentation of results at its very busy annual meeting, ENDO.
As a Laureate Award recipient, do you have any advice for those just beginning their careers?
Enthusiasm, energy, charm, and an enquiring mind!
The Outstanding Leadership in Endocrinology Award is presented in recognition of outstanding leadership in fundamental or clinical endocrinology as exemplified by the recipient’s contributions and those of his or her trainees and associates to teaching, research, and/or administration.
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