Call for Research Grant Proposals ...Deadline: January 31, 2013

The American Thyroid Association (ATA) is pleased to announce the availability of funds to support new investigator initiated research projects in the area of thyroid function and disease. Topics may include, but are not limited to, Thyroid Autoimmunity, Iodine Uptake and Metabolism, Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Cancer, Clinical Disorders of Thyroid Function, Thyroid Hormone Action and Metabolism, Thyroid Imaging, Thyroid Nodules and Goiter, Thyroid and Pregnancy, Thyroid Development and the Brain. More..

Research Grant Submission site now open

Fellows' Feedback from the 82nd Annual Meeting

My name is Valentina Capelli and I come from Piacenza (Italy). I am now working in Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri (Pavia, Italy), where I just started my fellowship in endocrinology. Since I was a student I was interested not only in clinical practice, but also in clinic research. In the past two years I worked on several projects, from thyroid elastosonography to sex hormone receptors in thyroid cancer. More...

ATA Dues Renewal 2013 - Renew Online Today! Lowest rate available until December 15, 2012

Your dues renewal for 2013 supports ATA programs and services and your collegial, professional home for all those devoted to the thyroid.

1. Renew your membership online today on the ATA website www.thyroid.org.
2. Select 'Members' Only' to login.
3. Access the 'Pay Dues' under quick links.
4. Renew by December 15, 2012 for the lowest rate

Thank you for your support of the ATA and your continued participation in 2013!

82nd Annual Meeting of the ATA
Summary

Held at the Quebec City Convention Center and the Quebec Hilton from September 19—23, 2012, the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association was a great success, and, in addition, attendees were treated to a unique experience. Bustling with street life and culture, Québec City entertained us with its history, vistas, shops and cuisine. A near record 1124 registrants from 46 countries demonstrated the draw of the ATA's well known collegiality and great science. More...

American Thyroid Association Spring Symposium and Research Summit 2013

Treatment of Hypothyroidism: Exploring the Possibilities

April 25 — 26, 2013
Westin City Center, Washington, DC

Congratulations to all the Fellows who recently completed their fellowship training!

Meet some of our newly transitioned Associate to Active members and read why they have continued their membership with the ATA. We look forward to your active participation and contributions to the Association.

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ATA Welcomes New Members

The ATA welcomes 271 new members in 2012 as of November 29, 2012 (72 Active; 172 Associates; 29 Corresponding members).

The ATA is happy to report that of the new members, 51% report their primary specialty as endocrinology; 16% surgery; 4% scientist and other varied fields. Practice settings are 45% academic; 19% hospital; 6% private practice and 3% military.

The genders are balanced 51% male and 49% female. The age range for new members is ¾ under the age of 39 and ¼ over 40.

Of the 190 new members in the USA 15% work in New York; 7% Texas; 6% Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania; 5% Florida; 4% California, Louisiana, Michigan; and 1-2% from 27 other states. 78 (30%) new members are based in Canada or internationally. We welcome all to the ATA!

Survey Invite: Current Approaches to Non-diagnostic FNA from Solid Thyroid Nodules IRB#:12-002536

Dear Colleagues,

would like to invite you to participate in a survey that is designed to better understand clinicians' approaches to the scenario of non-diagnostic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations for solid nodules. Your input will help to improve health care delivery ..... Juan P. Brito, MD, Endocrinology Mayo Clinic Click here to access the survey

Save the Date

for the 83rd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association

October 16 - 20, 2013 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel