Who We Are
We are a global community 18,000 strong energized by the promise of unraveling the mysteries of hormone disorders to care for patients and cure disease.
We are devoted to advancing hormone research, excellence in the clinical practice of endocrinology, broadening understanding of the critical role hormones play in health, and advocating on behalf of the global endocrinology community.
Simply put: We unite, lead, and grow the endocrine community to accelerate scientific breakthroughs and improve health worldwide.
Envisioning the Future
We envision a world in which advances in endocrine science, education, and care promote optimal health and well-being. In this future:
- Interdisciplinary teams accelerate and translate scientific discoveries to prevent and cure endocrine disorders.
- Science and technology drive personalized clinical care.
- Basic science is respected and valued for the role it plays in fundamental breakthroughs.
- Technology increases the pace of scientific discovery.
- Providers and patients actively influence healthcare policy.
- Global collaborations, innovations in therapies and care models, and new technologies expand access to care and eliminate health disparities.
- Endocrine researchers and clinicians are sought after sources of reliable information for patients, policymakers, and the media.
Building the Future
As the primary professional home for endocrine scientists and clinical practitioners we promote breakthroughs in scientific discovery and medical care through collaboration and bold ideas, including:
- Publishing and promoting cutting-edge endocrine science through our peer-reviewed journals and other publications
- Hosting ENDO, the field's premier meeting, and professional development events for the exchange of clinical and scientific knowledge
- Creating resources and educational materials to help clinicians and researchers accelerate the pace of scientific discovery and translate the latest science into quality clinical care
- Serving as a trusted advocate for our members with policymakers and regulators to ensure scientific discovery is appropriately supported and policies benefit healthcare providers and patients
- Providing networking opportunities, career development services, and leadership to support scientists and clinicians through every stage of their careers
- Educating the public about hormones and the key role endocrine scientists and clinicians play in achieving optimal public health