Endocrine Insider
July 10, 2008

At ENDO 08, The Endocrine Society awarded Linda Geddes with the inaugural Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism. The award, which was created to raise media awareness of The Endocrine Society and further develop relationships with key health and science journalists, recognizes outstanding reporting that enhances the public understanding of health issues pertaining to the field of endocrinology. 

Geddes' winning article, "Superhuman," appeared in the July 2007 issue of New Scientist. In it, Geddes investigates what it takes to be an elite endurance athlete, finding some athletes may excel naturally because their genes and hormone levels work together to create incredibly efficient cellular mechanisms for producing energy.

More information on The Endocrine Society Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism is available at: http://www.endo-society.org/media/Journalism-Award.cfm