At the Early Career Forum themed 'Nurturing the Next Generation,' experts in endocrinology from various countries will come together to share the challenges of fostering the next generation of endocrinologists, exchange practical insights on policies and systems aimed at nurturing successors, and discuss international collaboration strategies for their development. We invite you to join us in exploring pathways to cultivate the future generation.

Endocrinology and Metabolism (EnM) is the official journal of the Korean Endocrine Society and a leading journal in the global field of endocrinology. The EnM session, titled ‘Navigating the musculoskeletal health through aging and metabolic derangement,’ will feature four presentations. Prof. Joshua Nicholas Farr will explore skeletal senescence associated with aging and type 2 diabetes, and Prof. Seung Eun Lee will discuss the impact of diabetic kidney disease on bone health. Prof. Junghoon Ha will present his research on the effects of various anti-diabetic medications on bone health, and Prof. Seong Hee Ahn will discuss the role of sclerostin in bone and muscle.

SICEM 2024 is hosting a 'Year in Review' session that spotlights the latest research and treatments in 'Pituitary,' 'Diabetes,' and 'Thyroid.' Renowned experts, including Prof. John Newell-Price from the University of Sheffield, UK, covering pituitary disorders; Prof. Eun-Jung Rhee from Sungkyunkwan University, Korea, addressing diabetes; and Prof. Young Joo Park from Seoul National University, Korea, discussing thyroid disorders, will lead the session. This session offers a valuable opportunity for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students in endocrinology and metabolism to stay updated and engage with leading experts in the field.