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The Endocrine Society Unveils Recommendations for Increasing Minority Participation in Clinical Research
The Endocrine Society has engaged in a continuing project to improve the participation of racial and ethnic minorities in clinical research. The Society’s recommendations, developed by a task force of thought leaders on the topic, were released during a special program during ENDO 07. The task force comprised Society members and non-member representatives from each of the stakeholder groups that have a vested interest in the problem, including researchers, community leaders, the pharmaceutical industry, and government agencies.
| The Endocrine Society Responds to NEJM Article on Avandia
A New England Journal of Medicine article on the prescription drug Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate) sparked a media frenzy regarding the safety of the drug. The article, which was based on meta-analysis of several studies, outlined potential cardiovascular risks associated with taking the drug. The results of the meta-analysis are controversial, resulting in debate among members of the scientific and medical communities.
| The Endocrine Society Partners with Research!America on Congressional Survey
The Endocrine Society has partnered with Research!America and the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation on Your Congress-Your Health, a new initiative creating a dialogue on health and research between Congress and the public. A goal of the Your Congress– Your Health initiative is to provide a database that outlines the positions of individual members of Congress on research policy issues and, over time, align members’ voting records with this information.
| Society Continues Bridge Grant Program in 2008, Modifies Eligibility Criteria
The Endocrine Society’s Council has approved the continuation of the pilot Bridge Grant Program for an additional year in 2008. During its pilot year, the program provided $50K grants for seven outstanding research projects, and as many as ten will be awarded in 2008. Interest in the program has been strong, and Society members have made suggestions regarding the eligibility requirements.
| Some ENDO 07 Highlights
Some ENDO 07 highlights from The Endocrine Society's Government and Public Affairs Department.
| ENDO 07 Generates Strong Media Attention
Research presented at The Endocrine Society’s annual meeting—ENDO 07, June 2-5, Toronto, Canada—drew considerable international media attention. More than 40 journalists from North America, Europe, and Asia were on site to report on the meeting, and more than 30 other journalists from around the globe were able to participate through an interactive webcast of media events.
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