The Danish Endocrine Society (DES), founded in 1947, is a leading professional medical organization for individuals dedicated to endocrinology and diabetology in Denmark. DES has approximately 700 members, predominantly specialists in endocrinology or medical doctors training to become specialists. DES is also the parent organization of the Danish Society of Younger Endocrinologists.
DES has three core functions. First, it advises Danish health authorities, primarily the Danish Health Authority, on issues related to endocrinology. Second, it leads the development of endocrine clinical practice guidelines to ensure high evidence-based standards in endocrinology across Denmark. Third, it hosts an annual scientific meeting where members meet to share and discuss new research conducted by the society’s members within endocrinology and diabetology.
Unlike many countries where endocrinology and diabetology are separate fields, Denmark maintains a unified approach, which has been key to the effective management of internal medicine in Danish hospitals and has fostered a vibrant research community.
Danish endocrinology has several notable achievements. One outstanding example includes the development of insulin treatment in the early 1920s after the Danish Nobel laureate August Krogh brought the “recipe” for insulin from Canada. Two other highlights are Denmark’s contributions to introducing growth hormone therapy and developing Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which have become important treatments in modern endocrinology.
In the future, DES is committed to continuing its contribution to advancements in both clinical practice and research in endocrinology, both within Denmark and internationally.
You can find further information on www.endocrinology.dk
Criteria: impact on early development or ageing or both/ impact from childhood to older age
For the Joint Congress of ESPE and ESE, we are introducing a brand new joint society award – The NAME Award. (name tbc).
We look forward to receiving your nominations for this exciting new award. The winner will be announced in February 2025, and the awardee will be asked to present their plenary lecture during the Opening Ceremony at the Joint Congress of ESPE and ESE 2025 ‘Connecting Endocrinology Across the Life Course’ when they will also be presented with their award.
Nominees should be a member of either ESPE or ESE. Self-nominations will be accepted if supported by two ESPE or ESE members. To nominate or apply, please send a letter of endorsement outlining the suitability of the candidate for the award, together with a CV to xxxx.
All applications must be received by Monday 6 January 2025 (23:59 CET).
