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 Ridgway Named Editor-in-Chief of Endocrine Reviews

Chevy Chase, MD— E. Chester Ridgway, MD, professor of medicine and interim chairman of the Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado Denver, has been named editor-in-chief elect of Endocrine Reviews, a journal of The Endocrine Society.

Endocrine Reviews publishes bimonthly comprehensive, authoritative and timely review articles balancing both experimental and clinical endocrinology themes. In the 2008 Journal Citation Report, Endocrine Reviews scored the highest Impact Factor ranking of the 93 journals in the category of Endocrinology and Metabolism.

“It is an honor to lead such a prestigious scientific journal,” said Dr. Ridgway. “Endocrine Reviews is home to the most significant basic and clinical experience and current research in endocrinology, diabetes, obesity and related areas such as cell biology, genetics and reproductive medicine. As editor-in-chief, I will strive to enhance the journal’s well-earned reputation and make the best even better.”

Dr. Ridgway is a past-president of both The Endocrine Society and the American Thyroid Association. His term as editor-in-chief of Endocrine Reviews will be from January 2011 through December 2015. He currently serves as an associate editor for the journal under current editor-in-chief R. Paul Robertson, MD.

Endocrine Reviews can be accessed online at: http://edrv.endojournals.org.

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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.