Giles Yeo presenting his Royal Institution ‘JBS Haldane’ Lecture, Is Obesity a Choice?
The mission of the International Bone and Mineral Society (IBMS) as a non-profit organization is to be the major international organization for promoting the generation and dissemination of knowledge of basic biology and clinical science of the skeleton and mineral metabolism.
The International Society of Endocrinology disseminates knowledge of endocrinology through - coordinating and organizing international congresses and conferences on endocrinology, by facilitating collaboration among national and international endocrine and other learned societies and qualified persons interested in endocrinology and by publication of books, reports, and other papers related thereto.
The International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology (ISPNE) promotes and disseminates knowledge on hormones, their interactions with brain, and body processes and behavior, as well as their clinical applications.
BMS BoneKEy provides a breadth and depth of coverage of the bone field. Most content is free to access following registration with the site. This content is supplemented with articles from the online journal BoneKEy Reports, which is available through subscription.
The International Neuroendocrine Federation aim to promote the development and advance of basic and clinical neuroendocrinology.
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is a registered not-for-profit, non-governmental foundation, which functions as a global alliance of patient, medical and research societies, scientists, health care professionals, and international companies concerned about bone health. Their site includes links to national osteoporosis support groups around the world.
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is a worldwide alliance of over 200 diabetes associations in more than 160 countries. The Federation is committed to raising global awareness of diabetes, promoting appropriate diabetes care and prevention, and encouraging activities towards finding a cure for the different types of diabetes. It is the mission of IDF to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide. Their site includes links to national diabetes support groups around the world.
The International Prader-Willi Organisation are committed to enhancing the quality of life for people with PWS and their families, giving children the best possible opportunities for living their lives to the fullest. There are links on this site for national Prader-Willi support groups around the world.