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Are the Clues to Diet Success in Your Genes
Some day, we may move beyond the one-size-fits-all food guidelines.
| ENDO 2000 Continues Trend Of Excellence And Breaks Records
ENDO 2000 Highlights.
| Member Honors - August 2000
Joseph Goldzieher, Charles Hawker and Horacio Plotkin are recent honorees.
| December 2000 - Endocrine News
December 2000 - Endocrine News
| NIH CSR Review Process Phase 2: Panel on Scientific Boundaries
Endocrine Society past president, Dr. Kate Horwitz has been selected to serve on the Working Group that will review the Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproductive Sciences IRG as the NIH Center for Scientific Review reviews and reorganizes the NIH study sections. Dr. Ellie Ehrenfeld outlines the progress of the reorganization to date and future plans.
| Thank You to All ENDO 2001 Sponsors
The Endocrine Society has been very successful with obtaining support for educational programming at ENDO 2001. Currently, sixteen companies have committed to sponsor lectures, awards, travel grants and various other activities and items at ENDO 2001.
| Online Access to Your Endocrine Society Journal is Free to Members
If you have never taken advantage of this valuable member benefit, now is the time to do it.
| Now Available: Clinical Endocrinology Update 2000 Syllabus
Practicing MDs should not be without this essential clinical update. Read more about the latest offerings inside this issue.
| Sponsoring an Abstract? Did You Pay Your 2001 Dues?
ly active Society members may sponsor abstracts for ENDO 2001. To ensure your eligibility, pay your dues and subscriptions today.
| Minority Affairs Committee Awards Four Students at SACNAS Conference
At the recent Society of the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science's (SACNAS) annual conference, The Endocrine Society's Minority Affairs Committee chose four students to receive awards based on endocrine-related projects presented at the conference. Read more on the winners in this issue.
| Member Honors - December 2000
Luis S.Haro, and Craig Jordan are the honorees profiled in this issue.
| October 2000 - Endocrine News
October 2000 - Endocrine News
| Presentations Discuss The Recruitment Of Minorities Into Clinical Trials
Dr. Giselle Corbie-Smith's workshop on Recruitment of Minorities into Clinical Trials: Barriers and Solutions discussed important reasons to involve minorities in clinical trials, including the ethical issues and health disparities related to access and outcomes. The workshop was praised for offering creative ideas and proactive approaches to recruitment of minorities.
| Fund Honors Leading Radiologist
A fund has been established to create an annual lectureship to honor the late Dr. John L. Doppman, a pioneer in the field of radiology, who passed away in August.
| Online Journal Offer For Fellows And Students
Fellows and Students may now obtain online access to the journals of your choice for only $10 each! Take advanatage of this opportunity to read some of the most cited journals in endocrinology and metabolism.
| Member Honors - October 2000
Member Honors - October 2000
| Update From The Hormone Foundation
Dr. Robert Jaffee discusses those programs in development and under consideration by the Hormone Foundation, including a multi-faceted program to inform the public about the misue and abuse of hormones, a consensus conference on prostate disease, and programs in obesity, stress, thyroid disorders and diabetes.
| Attendee Survey Winners From ENDO 2000
Five ENDO 2000 attendees who participated in the Attendee Survey are recipients of free registrations to ENDO 2001.
| New Format Proves Successful For Minority Mentoring Reception
At The Endocrine Society's Annual Meeting, the Minority Affairs Committee offered a Minority Mentoring Reception featuring topic tables. The new format proved a successful combination of two separate events from previous years.
| Endocrine Society Publications Now Available
Recent Progress in Hormone Research, Volume 55, the MCR 2000 Syllabus, and the CEU 2000 Syllabus are now available for purchase through The Endocrine Society.
| Major Electronic Publishing Innovations From The Endocrine Society!
On November 1, 2000, The Endocrine Society Journals Online will launch a new web site, developed in partnership with Stanford University's HighWire Press, to provide Journals Online users with a faster, electronic research tool. Read about a the new features that will result from this move.
| History Project Documents Society's Past
During ENDO 2000, the History Project received several offers of historical and archival materials in addition to many inquiries. The increased interest will hopefully enhance the program.
| August 2000 - Endocrine News
August 2000 - Endocrine News
| Medical Student Achievement Awards Announced
The Endocrine Society announces the recipients of the 2000 Medical Student Achievement Awards. These awards are presented to senior U.S. and Canadian medical school students who have shown exceptional ability and interest in endocrinology.
| International Science And Engineering Fair Prize Winners
The Student Affairs Committee of The Endocrine Society presented 12 awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair held this past May in Detroit, Michigan.
| Society Participates In AMA Annual Meeting
The Endocrine Section Council, which used to meet informally as the Endocrine Caucus, met officially for the first time during the AMA Annual Meeting. Much effort at the AMA House of Delegates meeting was focused on the Patient Bill of Rights.
| What's New With UpToDate®?
Since its previous release four months ago, 32 percent of UpToDate's® 4,000 topic reviews have been revised based on new clinical findings. Starting in September, UpToDate® subscribers will be able to access the program through the internet.
| Focus For ENDO 2001
Dr. Katzenellenbogen discusses the focus for ENDO 2001 in Denver, Colordao - Reproductive Hormones and Human Health.
| Leadership Donors Named
The Endocrine Society takes the opportunity to thank those companies who have provided support and dedication throughout the past year.
| New President Outlines Goals For 2000-2001 Term
Dr. Benita Katzenellenbogen discusses her goals to enhance the Society's activities that serve the basic science and clinical practice of endocrinology, support the vitality of the profession and its members at all levels, and provide outreach to the public.
| Parting Words
Parting President, Larry Jameson takes a look back at The Endocrine Society's accomplishments during his term of office.
| The Congressional Health Agenda
Congress has a full plate of health issues that relate to The Endocrine Society, ranging from patient protection legislation to stem cell research. However, as the fall elections and the deadline for producing mandatory appropriations bills move closer, Congress is running out of time to complete work on these important issues.
| Endo 2000 Abstract Award And Travel Grant Recipients Announced
The Endocrine Society's Student Affairs Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2000 Abstract Awards and Travel Grants.
| Clinical Endocrinology Update 2000
Don't miss this great opportunity to review advances affecting the practice of endocrinology. The Board Review Session, a unique and interactive workshop, will be held the 2 days following CEU 2000, October 5-6.
| Award Recognizes Best JCE&M Clinical Research Papers
The Endocrine Society and Pharmacia Corporation are pleased to announce the winners of the Pharmacia Corporation International Award for Excellence in Published Clinical Research in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCE&M) .
| June 2000 - Endocrine News
June 2000 - Endocrine News
| Society Launches Web-Based CME Program
Supported by an educational grant from The Alliance for Better Bone Health, The Endocrine Society has launched its first web-based educational program on calcium & bone health.
| Travel Grant Recipients Announced for 2000 Postgraduate Course
Five travel grants to the 2000 Postgraduate Course: GH and Growth Factors - Metabolic Disorders, held in Gothenberg, Sweden, May 22-26, 2000, have been awarded. The award is supported by a grant from Pharmacia Corporation.
| William Crowley Named Women In Endocrinology Mentor Awardee
Williams Crowley, a leader in the field of neuroendocrinology of the reproductive system is named this year's WE Mentor Awardee.
| RPHR Book Continues With New Editor
Despite the discontinuation of the RPHR meeting last year, the Publications Committee has decided to continue to publish the popular RPHR book. Anthony Means will serve as Editor.
| Member Honors 2000
David de Kretser and Zvi Laron share their honors in this issue of Endocrine Society News
| Major New Electronic Publishing Initiative
The Endocrine Society Council and Publications Committee have embarked upon an important step in the continuing evolution of our journals to electronic publishing by approving a strategic initiative aimed at streamlining the process of manuscript review. Molecular Endocrinology has been charged by the Publications Committee to spearhead this effort.
| Now Available: ESAP 2000 With 52 New Questions.
ESAP 2000 reviews the major areas of endocrinology and diabetes in a clinically oriented format, with 161 case-based multiple choice questions, 52 are completely new from ESAP 99.
| New Topics Presented at MCR 2000
The Molecular & Cellular Research course, which was held this past March in San Diego, offered new topics including developmental endocrinology, genomics and proteomics. The course attracted students, basic scientists, research associates, basic science fellows and clinical trainees.
| New Editor-In-Chief Appointed to Endocrine Reviews for 2001
E. Brad Thompson, M.D., the first Editor-in-Chief of Molecular Endocrinology, returns as Editor-in-Chief of Endocrine Reviews for the January 2001-December 2005 term. A new editorial office is scheduled to open at UTMB in November.
| Thank You!
The Endocrine Society gratefully acknowledges the support of its sponsors. This year, the Development Committee has raised over $900,000 in support of ENDO 2000.
| 2000 Summer Research Fellowships
The Endocrine Society's Student Affairs Committee has announced recipients of the 2000 Summer Research Fellowships, designed to encourage promising undergraduate students, medical students, and students entering graduate school, to pursue careers in endocrinology.
| April 2000 - Endocrine News
April 2000 - Endocrine News
| Society Hit By E-Mail Spammers
Recent spam-mail, which appeared to come from The Endocrine Society, was fraudulently transmitted. The Society has referred this matter to its legal counsel and appropriate federal and state authorities have been contacted.
| The Hormone Foundation Successes And Goals
Dr. Robert Jaffe, Hormone Foundation President, talks about the Foundation's mission, outreach activities and future plans.
| MCR 2000 Travel Grant Recipients
The 15 winners of the 2000 Molecular & Cellular Research Travel Grants each received a $750 award to assist in their travel to the MCR Conference in San Diego, California, March 3-6, 2000. The awards are based on the recipients' abstracts that were presented during the Conference.
| 2nd Annual Lilly Pituitary Scholars Fellowship Awarded
The Endocrine Society's Student Affairs Committee is pleased to announce the winner of the 2nd annual Lilly Pituitary Scholars Fellowship. This award provides funding for a fellow to perform clinical research relevant to pituitary disorders for up to two years.
| Minority Student Day At MCR
The Minority Affairs Committee hosted a program for advanced high school students during the MCR Course in San Diego on March 6th to discuss opportunities for careers in the biomedical sciences.
| Member Honors
Adashi, Ciarochi, Foa and Laron share recent honors.
| 2000 Election Results
The Endocrine Society's Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the results of the 2000 Election that concluded on March 3, 2000.
| Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available
Twenty-eight companies have committed to sponsor lectures, awards, travel grants and various other activities and items at ENDO 2000. Additional opportunities to support ENDO 2000 are still available, including live, ancillary symposia in conjunction with ENDO meetings.
| Pharmacia & Upjohn Award Recognized Worldwide
Last year's awardees of the The Pharmacia & Upjohn International Award for Excellence in Published Clinical Research in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism award talk about the positive impact this recognition has had on them.
| History Project Expresses Thanks
The History Project expresses its appreciation to those who have contributed memorabilia to the Society and continues to seek additional artifacts that would add to the history of The Endocrine Society or endocrinology in general.
| Stem Cell Research To Stir Debate In 2000
At the end of the comment period for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines on the derivation and use of human stem cells, the political debate over stem cell research began to intensify. In Washington and on the campaign trail, politicians in both parties are turning their attention to research using fetal tissue and human embryos.
| February 2000 - Endocrine News
February 2000 - Endocrine News
| 2000 Society Awards Announced
The Awards Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2000 Annual Awards to be presented during ENDO 2000.
| A Message From The New Editor In Chief Of The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
The new millennium ushers in new leadership of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Dr. John Bilezikian discusses JCE&M's past, present and future, highlighting the publications honors and new initiatives.
| Member Honors - February 2000
Larry A. Fox and Professor V. Craig Jordan are recent honorees.
| Charitable Contributions Committee
The Endocrine Society staff personally donated an estimated $2,500.00 in food, clothes and toys this past December to four families from the DC Metro area in hopes of making their holiday a little brighter.
| AMA Officially Establishes Endocrine Section Council
For two years now, we have been meeting with AACE and ASRM at each AMA meeting as an endocrine caucus, established to best collaborate on endocrine related issues within the HOD. This roundtable collaboration will now be formally recognized within the AMA HOD as the Endocrine Section, bringing many benefits to our Society.
| APDEM To Develop Model Endocrinology Curriculum
The Association of Program Directors in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (APDEM) is developing a model curriculum for training programs in endocrinology. In early March, members of eight groups focusing on different disease-oriented areas will get together to develop written curriculum guidelines for Program Directors to use for their training programs.
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December 2001 - Endocrine News 
December 2001 - Endocrine News
| October 2001 - Endocrine News
October 2001 - Endocrine News
| Member Honors - August 2001
William K. Sietsema, Ph.D. has been named Vice President, Clinical Development at Kendle International Inc.
| The Endocrine Society President Letter
This is the first of what I hope will be monthly messages from the President during the coming year. To reach as many of you as possible, I will be emailing each letter in advance of a hard copy mailing.
| August 2001 - Endocrine News
The bi-monthly newsletter of The Endocrine Society - August, 2001
| Medical Student Achievement Awards Announced
Medical Student Achievement Awards Announced
| Women In Endocrinology Update
A record 340 guests attended the Women in Endocrinology (WE) Annual Dinner on Wednesday, June 20, 2001, following ENDO 2001's opening reception. WE President Margaret Wierman summarized the society's activities for the past year and invited membership participation in WE committees and programs.
| Highlights From ENDO 2001 And Denver-Partners For Success!
ENDO 2001 in Denver attracted close to 6,000 scientific attendees and 7,000 total attendees.
| Endocrine Society Members Build Free Web Sites Through Medem
One of the many successes of ENDO 2001 was the launch of the partnership between The Endocrine Society and Medem. During ENDO, 150 Society members activated personal web sites.
| Awards Presented At The Intel International Science And Engineering Fair
In May, The Endocrine Society presented 14 awards at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Over 1,200 high school students, representing 39 countries, participated in the fair, which was held in San Jose, California.
| National Diabetes Education Program Offers Updated Feet Can Last a Lifetime Kit
The 2000 version of the Feet Can Last a Lifetime kit is now available on the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) Web site.
| The Endocrine Society Strategic Planning Update
The Endocrine Society's Strategic Planning Committee is continuing to develop a focused and ambitious plan to guide the Society over the next several years. Following meetings in March and June, the Committee presented a progress report at the June Council meeting and other forums at ENDO.
| Miller Completes 10 Years With The Endocrine Society
Lenne P. Miller, Director of Journal Publications, recently completed his tenth year with The Endocrine Society. These ten years covered a period of phenomenal changes in the publishing activities of the Society.
| Prepare For Upcoming Board Exams With ESAP 2001
The Board Exams are coming up in only a few short months! Make sure you're up to speed with the Endocrine Self-Assessment Program 2001 (ESAP).
| AMA Update
The Endocrine Society delegates to the American Medical Association (AMA) recently attended the AMA Annual Meeting in Chicago. Robert Vigersky, Susan Sherman, Dan Spratt, Jon Kolodny, and Melissa Thomas represented the Society.
| Endocrine Society Summer Research Fellowships
The Society awarded the following students with a Summer Research Fellowship.
| Parting Words From The Endocrine Society's President
This has been a very successful year for The Endocrine Society, and it has been a great privilege for me to serve as your president.
| June 2001 - Endocrine News
The bi-monthly newsletter of The Endocrine Society - June, 2001 issue.
| The Pharmacia Corporation International Award For Excellence In Published Clinical Research In The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology And Metabolism
The Endocrine Society, through the generous support of the Pharmacia Corporation company, has established an annual award, The Pharmacia Corporation International Award for Excellence in Published Clinical Research in JCE&M for the best clinical research papers that appear in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCE&M).
| Society Travel Grants, Fellowship And Abstract Award Winners
The Endocrine Society is pleased to announce the winners of its 2001 travel grants, fellowships, and abstract awards. 269 awards were presented this year, totaling over $335,750. Please join the Society in congratulating all the winners.
| Jack Gorski Receives The Women In Endocrinology Mentor Award
Dr. Jack Gorski, Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin and former President of The Endocrine Society, has been named the 2001 Women in Endocrinology Mentor Awardee.
| Reproductive Disorders To Be Addressed By Industry And Academia
The Corporate Liaison Board (CLB) invites all ENDO attendees to the third annual CLB Forum. This year's forum, titled Challenges to Drug Development for Treatment of Reproductive Health Disorders, brings together authorities from academia and industry to discuss unmet needs in female and male reproductive health disorders.
| Member Honors - June 2001
Eli Y. Adashi, M.D., John R.G. Challis, D.Sc., F.R.S.C., Professor V. Craig Jordan, Ph.D., D.Sc., and Frank Talamantes, M.S., Ph.D. are the honorees profiled in this issue.
| The Ethics Corner
With the numerous ethical issues confronting scientists and clinicians today, the Society has decided to publish occasional articles highlighting developments in thinking and rulemaking that affect members in Endocrine Society News. This, the first such article, describes the recently approved Endocrine Society Code of Ethics, developed by the Ethics Advisory Committee over the last three years.
| 2001 Election Results Announced
The Endocrine Society's Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the results of the 2001 Election that concluded on April 20, 2001.
| Endocrine Society Self Assessment Program 2001
The Endocrine Society Self Assessment Program (ESAP) 2001 will be available at the beginning of July.
| Molecular And Cellular Research Course A Success
The Introduction to Molecular & Cellular Research Course (MCR) was once again a success.
| Clinical Endocrinology Update 2001
The goal of Clinical Endocrinology Update (CEU) is to provide participants with a scientifically valid and clinically relevant review and update on advances affecting the practice of endocrinology.
| First Online Questionnaire Launched
In March, The Endocrine Society launched its first online survey, the 2001 Member Questionnaire.
| The Endocrine Society Strategic Planning Update - June
As reported in the April issue of Endocrine Society News, The Endocrine Society is engaged in a strategic planning process designed to articulate the mission and vision of the Society and create a framework to drive decision making over the next three years.
| UpToDate Adds Endocrinology And Diabetes Patient Information
The UpToDate program, a CD-ROM based clinical reference library, organized into easy to navigate topics, now includes endocrinology and diabetes patient information that physicians can print out and give to their patients.
| The Endocrine Society CMES Program: Partnering With Industry To Expand Education
The Society's Continuing Medical Education Services (CMES) program has continued to expand the number of CME-accredited educational programs offered to endocrinologists, internists, primary care physicians and allied health professionals.
| April 2001 - Endocrine News
The bi-monthly newsletter of The Endocrine Society - April, 2001 issue
| ENDO 2001 Focus On Reproductive Hormones & Human Health
Join colleagues for light refreshments on the exhibit floor directly following Monday afternoon's plenary session. This event will feature the entertainment of the Endocrine Band, Dogs in the Yard, featuring Dan Bessessen from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Michael Schwartz, University of Washington, and Richard Bergman, UCLA.
| Mazzaferri Speaks To Clinical Affairs Committee
On February 3, 2001, Dr. Ernest Mazzaferri attended the Clinical Affairs Committee meeting to discuss ABIM's new programs and address our members' concerns.
| CAC: Working For You On CPD
The Clinical Affairs Committee (CAC) has been gathering information about the CPD and developing a strategy to work with the ABIM on behalf of our clinician members.
| ABIM Recertification
The Clinical Affairs Committee (CAC) of The Endocrine Society has been closely following the roll-out of the new recertification program of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) titled, Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Physicians in many areas of medicine have vocalized their concern with this new program, citing that it may be more expensive, more time consuming, and more intrusive than previous recertification requirements.
| Member Honors - April 2001
Angela Brodie, MS, PhD, and Diane T. Finegood, PhD, are the honorees profiled in this issue.
| Endocrine Society Meets With Directors Of The Center For Scientific Review At The NIH
The Endocrine Society has been actively conferring with the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding the on-going Study Section Review and Reorganization process.
| The Society Needs Your Input
The Strategic Planning Committee invites and encourages your input to the plan throughout the process.
| Member Needs Assessment Survey Results
Member Needs Assessment Survey Results
| Rapid Review Comes To Endocrine Society Journals
The Endocrine Society is pleased to announce the launch of E-Review, an online manuscript submission and review system. Beginning in April, Molecular Endocrinology will be the first of The Endocrine Society journals to use E-Review. Later this year, Endocrinology will also begin to utilize the system.
| Corporate Liaison Board Forum 2001
The third annual Corporate Liaison Board (CLB) Forum is scheduled in conjunction with ENDO 2001 in Denver, Colorado. It will be held Thursday, June 21. Keeping with President Katzenellenbogen's theme of Reproductive Hormones and Human Health, the CLB Forum 2001 will focus on Challenges to Drug Development for Treatment of Reproductive Health Disorders.
| Pharmacia Corporation Award Recognized Worldwide
The Endocrine Society and the Pharmacia Corporation established The Pharmacia Corporation International Award for Excellence in Published Clinical Research in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism to encourage, recognize and reward excellence in clinical research in endocrinology.
| The Endocrine Society Creates A Strategic Plan For The Future
The Endocrine Society has embarked on a comprehensive strategic planning process to provide future direction and guidance to Council and staff.
| February 2001 - Endocrine News
The bi-monthy issue of the Endocrine Society - February, 2001 issue.
| The Hormone Foundation
The Hormone Foundation has had its most successful year to date! For a relatively young organization, the Foundation has done quite well in 2000 and should continue to flourish in the new year.
| 2001 Endocrine Society Awards Winners Announced
The Endocrine Society’s Awards Committee is pleased to recognize the recipients of the 2001 Annual Society Awards.
| History Committee Seeks Articles
The History Project Committee is seeking submissions of brief, historically significant articles, or articles relevant to new research developments for publication in Remembrances II. If submitted articles are chosen by the editorial review board, they will be published during 2001 in Endocrinology.
| Society Participates In AMA Interim Meeting
Dr. Robert Vigersky, Endocrine Society delegate to the American Medical Association (AMA), recently attended the AMA Interim Meeting in Orlando, Fla. along with alternate delegates, Dr. Jon Kolodny, Dr. Susan Sherman, and Dr. Dan Spratt.
| Human Genome Update
As reported to you recently in a member email alert, Dr. Benita Katzenellenbogen, President of The Endocrine Society, has requested that the following important information from Dr. Francis Collins, Head of the Human Genome Project at the National Institutes of Health, be brought to the attention of Endocrine Society members.
| Member Honors - February 2001
Eli Y. Adashi, M.D., Marvin C. Gershengorn, M.D., Ze'ev Hochberg M.D., D.Sc., Novara, Zvi Laron, M.D., Josep G. Llaurado, M.D., M.S., Ph.D., Eric T. Poehlman, Ph.D., Jayendra Shah, M.D., Bruce R. Zimmerman, M.D., are the honorees profiled in this issue.
| New Society Web Site Launches This Month
The Endocrine Society Web site has been completely redesigned to bring you enhanced content and make information even easier to find.
| Don't Be Left Out…2001 Promises To Be A Memorable Membership Year
This year promises to be one of the most exciting ever for Endocrine Society members! The Endocrine Society is creating new programs and making enhancements to its existing programs and services to keep pace with changing professional and scientific needs. If you have forgotten to pay your 2001 membership dues and subscriptions fees, it’s not too late. Please remain a valued member by returning your dues invoice today and securing a place for your name in the new membership directory.
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