Endocrine Society is an international scientific and medical organization whose members are involved in basic and clinical research on hormones and the endocrine system. Its members come from more than 100 countries, making it one of the most truly global organizations in the field of medicine. The Society’s mission is to promote excellence in endocrine research and practice by fostering communication and collaboration among scientists, physicians, patients, educators, policy makers, and the public.
The Endocrine Society was founded in 1916 by Charles H. Best (1899-1978), who later co-discovered insulin with Frederick Banting (1891-1941). Since its inception, the Society has grown steadily in size and stature. Today, it is recognized as the world’s largest organization devoted to research on hormones and the endocrine system. The Society publishes six prestigious peer-reviewed journals: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), Endocrine Reviews (ER), Molecular Endocrinology (ME), Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science (CTLAS), International Journal of Obesity (IJO), and Nature Reviews Endocrinology (NRE). In addition, the Society produces a wide variety of educational resources for clinicians, patients, students, educators, policymakers, and the general public. These include guidelines for patient care, position statements on key issues in endocrinology, online learning modules, an annual meeting that attracts more than 10 000 attendees from around the world