July 2023

There’s not long now until the 61st ESPE Annual Meeting in The Hague and I am looking forward to meeting with you all. Early bird registration has now closed, but standard registration will remain open until 07 August. Applications received after this date will be charged at the ‘Late & Onsite’ registration rate. Registration will be available online until Saturday 23 September, which is the last day of the Meeting.

The ESPE Early Career Scientific Development Grant deadline is 30 September and offers financial support to paediatric endocrinologists and basic scientists for the purpose of gathering information and experience on a specific research issue, or a laboratory technique in the field of paediatric endocrinology. Visit the website for more information and how to apply.

Applications are open to attend the 2023 Science Symposium, which will be held on 13-14 October at the Megaron International Conference Center in Athens, Greece. This Symposium on Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence is the fourth in a series of high-profile ESPE conferences devoted to future research directions in child health. The 2023 Symposium aims to provide an overview of the pathophysiology, etiology and metabolic complications of childhood obesity, strategies for its prevention, and the role of pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery. View the programme on the website and register today!

Keep up to date with the latest scientific research by reading the ESPE Newsletter – the 60th issue focuses on managing type 1 diabetes. Make sure to take a look at the Newsletter archive which houses all of the ESPE Newsletters going back to 2005! Topics include paediatric gynaecology, rare diseases in paediatric endocrinology, and addressing childhood obesity.

The ESPE YES Group supports the work of early career paediatric endocrinologists . This dynamic group of ESPE members aims to share expertise and grow their careers through access to professional development, collaboration and research opportunities. Find out more about the Group and how you can join the YES Group on the website.

As always, the ESPE website includes many upcoming learning and collaboration opportunities. Please take a look at the dates and deadlines that appear in every News Alert and also on our website. We have a wealth of opportunities for you to benefit from, including training, funding, networking and involvement with the Society and it’s important that these are taken up by members across countries and career stages.

Wishing you all the very best,

Anita Hokken-Koelega

ESPE President