Arlyn G. Riskind
Director, Media Relations
Phone: (301) 941-0240
Email: ariskind@endo-society.org

Aaron Lohr
Manager, Media Relations
Phone: (240) 482-1380
Email: alohr@endo-society.org 

Chevy Chase, MD— The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting, ENDO 09 will be held at the Walter E Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, June 10-13, 2009. Approximately 7,500 scientists and clinicians from all over the world are expected to assemble for this premier meeting of hormone research, health science, and endocrinology.
 
  It is an opportunity for journalists to learn about the latest research in fields as diverse as anabolic steroids, obesity, endocrine disrupters, diabetes, aging, growth hormone, sex hormones, thyroid cancer, and much more.
 
  For public information officers, ENDO provides a worldwide stage to promote your institution's research to reporters through press releases and participation by your scientists in press conferences.
 
  Reporter Eligibility

•    Working press employed by bona fide news media: must present a press card, business card, or letter of introduction from an editor of a recognized publication. 

• Freelance writers: must present a current members card from the American Medical Writers Association or the National Association of Science Writers; evidence of by-lined work pertaining to science, health, medicine, or biomedical research intended for the general public and published within the past two years; or a letter of assignment from a recognized publication. 

• Public information officers of scientific societies, medical associations, educational institutions, and government agencies: must present a business card. 

• Representatives of for-profit corporations and of the business side of news media must register onsite, pay the appropriate fees, and are not accredited as Press at the meeting. 

• Researchers and clinicians who are also reporters and who are presenting at this meeting (oral or poster session) may receive news media credentials if they qualify (see above), but must also register for the meeting and pay the appropriate fee as a presenter.

A full program, including press conferences and media activities, will be distributed as information becomes available. Registered news media receive a badge that provides access to all meeting sessions, as well as to the News Room and press conferences. No one will be admitted without a valid ENDO badge.
 
  The News Media Registration Form and information are available online at   http://www.endo-society.org/endo/media.cfm
   

 

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Founded in 1916, The Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest, and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. Today, The Endocrine Society's membership consists of over 14,000 scientists, physicians, educators, nurses and students in more than 80 countries. Together, these members represent all basic, applied, and clinical interests in endocrinology. The Endocrine Society is based in Chevy Chase, Md. To learn more about the Society, and the field of endocrinology, visit our web site at www.endo-society.org.