Newswise — The Endocrine Society will assemble a panel of leading physicians and researchers for a one-day seminar/workshop titled "Hormones through Life." This event will explain the intricate connections between hormones and health by presenting the latest facts and findings from the field of endocrinology and by spanning the spectrum of life from prenatal development to health issues for the elderly. The conference will include discussions on the causes and impacts of short stature, obesity and diabetes, testosterone and athletic performance, human growth hormone claims, and sexuality during menopause and andropause. The five stages of life for this conference are:
Perinatal: Hormone Imbalances and Lifelong Impacts Adolescent: How the Obesity Epidemic is Marring Normal Adolescent PhysiologyYoung Adult: Testosterone and Athletic Performance Middle Adult: Growth Hormone Use to Combat Effects of Aging Senior Adult: Aging and Hormone Replacement: Sex and Seniors Date Friday, December 7 Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. EST Conference 9:30 a.m. EST
Where Hay-Adams Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Registration Media are invited to attend this event at no cost, however seating is limited. A breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration and program details are posted online at http://www.endo-society.org/writers07
The Endocrine Society is an international body with more than 14,000 members from over 80 countries. The diverse membership represents medicine, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, immunology, education, industry and allied health. Society members represent the full range of disciplines associated with endocrinologists: clinicians, researchers, educators, fellows and students, industry professionals and other health professionals. The science writers conference is produced in cooperation with The Hormone Foundation, the public education affiliate of the Society.
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