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
Renew 2013 Membership Dues online before January 31st to avoid late fees!
Your dues renewal for 2013 supports ATA programs and services and your collegial, professional home for all those devoted to the thyroid.
- Renew your membership online today on the ATA website www.thyroid.org.
- Select 'Members' Only' to login.
- Access the 'Pay Dues' under quick links.
Thank you for your support of the ATA and your continued participation in 2013!
Ensure Your ATA Member Profile is Up-to-Date!
 In order for the ATA to know more about the demographics of our membership and to ensure your professional interests are accounted for in society activities, we encourage you to review and update the demographics section of your member record periodically. Please click here to access your online Demographics profile where you can update your professional specialty, your practice focus — clinical v. research, and ensure you are marked for inclusion in the online ATA Physician Referral listing. Please also review the Address and Personal sections of your profile to ensure we have your correct institution, address, phone & email so we can stay in touch! Happy New Year!
Meet the ATA 2013 Spring Meeting Faculty
Hypothyroidism is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions, affecting 5-10% of all people. The American Thyroid Association's spring symposium, devoted to the treatment of hypothyroidism, highlights what we know and what we do not know about treating this common ailment. More...
ATA Welcomes New Members
The ATA welcomes 276 new members in 2012 (85 Active; 156 Associates; 35 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 3/4 under the age of 39 and 1/4 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!
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PRESIDENT'S UPDATE
 Bryan R. Haugen, M.D.
ATA President
This year promises to be an exciting and busy year for the ATA and our members. Below are a few important dates to block out on your calendars for the coming year:
April 25-26, 2013 is the ATA Spring Symposium and Research Summit in Washington, DC: 'Treatment of Hypothyroidism: Exploring the Possibilities'
The Research Summit on Thursday, April 25th will feature 12 talks and discussions focusing on the science behind thyroid hormone action, transport and metabolism as well as regulation of TSH and the potential of thyroid hormone analogues and stem cells in the treatment of hypothyroidism. With this basic and translational biology foundation, the Spring Symposium on Friday April 26th will provide an applied clinical focus with talks, discussions and Meet the Professor luncheons focused on goals of therapy, different types of therapy (T4/T3 therapy, slow release T3, analogues), practical and ethical challenges of therapy as well as thyroid hormone in special circumstances (pediatrics, pregnancy, the elderly). This comprehensive and exciting Symposium will end with a broad panel discussion on where the field is headed and what we as leaders in thyroidology should be considering as we move forward. Many thanks to Jacquie Jonklaas, Ken Burman and Tony Bianco for putting together this important and comprehensive program.
October 16-20, 2013 in San Juan, Puerto Rico is the 83rd Annual Meeting of the ATA
Julie Ann Sosa and Ron Koenig are leading the Program Committee in developing an outstanding program, which will feature a broad array of symposia covering basic, translational and clinical topics in thyroidology.
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NEW benefit for thyroid professionals
MACIS Thyroid Staging Calculator
ATA Committees on Trainees & Career Advancement and Internet Communications contribute this useful resource to share with colleagues!
We are pleased to announce that the American Thyroid Association is now on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube |
