Improving policies that affect endocrine scientists and the conduct of research
Endocrine researchers study complex biological systems and hormonal pathways that affect all parts of the human body with implications for numerous diseases and conditions. The Endocrine Society works with the federal government, research funding agencies, and regulatory bodies to advance progress in biomedical research and the ensure that the latest findings from endocrine scientists are incorporated into research strategic plans.
At the Endocrine Society, we are concerned about a number of critical policy issues. Our goals are to ensure that the full body of research available is available to policy makers and to affect positive change by advocating for increased research and updated regulatory processes. Our position statements include advocating for biomedical research funding, our position on stem cell research, central IRBs, and clinical trial registries. To learn and read about all of our position statements, please visit our page here.
Health Disparities in Endocrine Disorder: Biological, Clinical, and Nonclinical Factors
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
FASEB—Science Policy & Research Issues
In advocating for research we send a variety of policy communication including advocacy letters, both our own and as part of coalitions. We also provide testimony and friend of the court briefs. All of these communications can be found on our Advocacy page or below.
We rely on your voice to advocate for our policy priorities. Join us to show our strength as a community that cares about endocrinology. Contact your U.S representatives or European Members of Parliament through our online platform. Take action and make a difference today.
Eleftheria Maratos-Flier, MD, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, is the recipient of the 2020 Laureate Award for Outstanding Research. Endocrine News spoke with Dr. Maratos-Flier to learn more about her path to becoming one of the leading endocrine researchers in the country today.
Getting published can be a challenging journey. Andrea Gore, Ph.D., from the University of Texas at Austin talks about what makes for a well-written scientific paper and about the peer review process: what to expect and how to understand the feedback from editors.