March 2024

I start this month with news to share with you – abstracts for ESPE 2024 are open and we welcome submissions until 20 May! Submit your abstract today and seize the opportunity to receive useful feedback, helping you to progress your work, as well as boosting your networking and presentation skills.

You can view the preliminary programme for the ESPE Annual Meeting on the website, as well as the details of our social programme.

Registration will open soon, in the meantime, please register your interest and be the first to know when registration opens, the programme content, and any exciting updates. With options to attend In-Person or On-demand, by registering your interest you will be the first to know when registration officially opens. However you are joining us, we look forward to seeing you and thank you for your participation in what is shaping up to be an excellent meeting!

We currently have two grants open for applications. The ESPE Visiting Professorship of Rare Diseases is currently open for applications. This grant enables scientific renewal and the development and sustaining of long-term partnerships that lead to the development of new projects and funding, for established paediatric endocrinologist. The deadline for applications is 15 April and successful applicants will receive a maximum of €15,000.

The Early Career Scientific Development Grant offers financial support to paediatric endocrinologists and basic scientists for the purpose of gathering information and experience on a specific research issue or on a laboratory technique in the field of paediatric endocrinology. Submit your application by the 31 May to be in with the chance to receive up to €2,500.

I am also delighted to announce that applications for the ESPE Summer School are now open! It will be held on 13-15 November in Liverpool, UK, and aims to provide senior trainees with up-to-date teaching in selected areas of paediatric endocrinology. Submit your application by 31 May!

We are also calling for nominations for the position of Science Committee Chair. You can view full details of the role and application process on the website, if you are interested in the position, we want to hear from you! Please ensure to apply by 30 April.

Our next ESPE Connect webinar will be held on 18 April and our expert panel will discuss several aspects of Pituitary Adenomas including, the management of prolactinomas in children, and growth hormone excess management. Register your place to join us!

Remember, ESPE members can view all of our previous webinars on-demand! If you are not yet a member, find out how to register for ESPE membership on the website.

All the very best,

Anita Hokken-Koelega
ESPE President