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(Last updated 06.24.2026)

Mark your calendar already for the Women in Endocrinology Annual Meeting at ENDO2027 in Toronto! 

Another successful WE Annual Meeting! 2026, Chicago, IL

The event took place on June 13th, 2026 at McCormick Place. It gathered long-time as well as new members. It was an inspiring evening that celebrated the strength, scholarship, and community of women in endocrinology.

Several awards were given during the evening including:

- Young Investigator Awards to 11 promising early-career scientists

- Mentorship Award to Dr Elizabeth Lawson

- WE Agnes Shonbrunn Award for Distinguished Services to Dr Dolores Jean Lamb

The event featured a keynote address by Dr. Francesca Duncan, Thomas J. Watkins Memorial Professor in Reproductive Science and Co-Director of the Center for Reproductive Science at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. Her talk, “Being Visible, Viable, and Valuable: Advancing Science and Your Career in Tandem,” shared insights from her own career on promoting your science, and yourself, through negotiations, promotions, and grant writing.

2026 WE awards recipients: Congrats to all!

Dear Women in Endocrinology community, 

We are pleased to announce the recipients of our prestigious Women in Endocrinology awards! 

Dr. Elizabeth Lawson has been selected as the winner of the Women in Endocrinology Mentoring Award. 

Dr Dolores Jean Lamb has been selected as the winner of the Women in Endocrinology Agnes Schonbrunn Award for Distinguished Services. 

Hannah Lamont has been selected as the Janet W. McArthur Award Excellence in Clinical Research Young Investigator Award recipient. 

Caroline de Carvalho Picoli has been selected as the Neena Schwartz Award Excellence in Basic Science Research Young Investigator Award recipient. 

In addition, the following individuals will receive a 2026 Young Investigator Award:

- Noa Mutsters

- Mita Varghese

- Pooneh Jabbaripour Sarmadian

- Robin Kruger

Women in Endocrinology Name-Only Award

- Jeevan Nammi

- Regina Castaneda

- Alba Sabate Perez

- Clara Sailor

Congratulations to all our 2026 awardees! We look forward to seeing you at ENDO in Toronto.

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Welcome President Faryal Mirza, MD

Dr. Faryal Mirza has been a member of the Endocrine Society since 2002 and WE since 2003. She is Professor of Medicine and Clinical Director of the Division of Endocrinology and metabolism at UConn health. She has been an active participant in WE for many years, and she has served in several leadership positions over the years. These include member and then chair of the program committee, member of the development committee, and, most recently, as a member of the nominating committee for several years. She is now serving as President of WE.