EndoCompass Research Roadmap at Joint Congress of ESPE and ESE 2025
Congress attendees get a preview of the EndoCompass Research Roadmap
The European endocrine community got a first look at EndoCompass at the Joint Congress of the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) and the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) in Copenhagen (10–13 May 2025), ahead of its forthcoming publication this summer.
Two dedicated sessions at the Joint Congress offered an exclusive preview:
- On Sunday 11 May, a Scientific Symposium introduced key findings from the EndoCompass project, focusing particularly on cross-cutting areas of endocrine research including artificial intelligence, laboratory medicine and early careers in endocrine research.
The session was chaired by two of the EndoCompass co-chairs, Martine Cools and Martin Fassnacht, with speakers including Guillaume Assié, Annemieke Heijboer, Rade Vukovic and Jonathan Mertens. - On Monday 12 May, a Special Session focused on the importance of endocrine science for society and the need for greater investment. Manuel Heitor, former Portuguese Minister for Science, Technology and Higher Education, gave a keynote speech on Scientific Activism for “Choose Europe” and shared his perspective on the future of research in Europe.
Professor Heitor served as the Chair of the Independent Expert Group on the Interim Evaluation of Horizon Europe that provided the European Commission with recommendations on how to enhance the EU research and Innovation programmes. He is currently a professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, Portugal.
Professor Manuel Heitor and panellists discuss the need to align and accelerate investment in endocrine research
"Europe has a unique strategic opportunity to advance research and innovation at a world level. This means strengthening European, national and regional investment in research and innovation to face emerging threats, together with prevention, preparedness and readiness."
Professor Manuel Heitor, speaking ahead of the eventPress release: Manuel Heitor reflects on the future of research in Europe at launch of EndoCompass
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