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German Endocrine Society

The German Endocrine Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Endocrinologie; DGE) was founded in 1953 and currently has more than 1300 members. They are engaged in research, teaching or are practising endocrinologists. About half of the members are medically qualified and the others are biologists, biochemists or agricultural scientists. This multidisciplinary membership fosters the exchange and integration of ideas, and this is one of the particular strengths of the DGE.

The DGE is a member of the European Federation of Endocrine Societies (EFES) and also of the International Society of Endocrinology.

The Society is organized into sections that cover the major topics in endocrinology: Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology; Calcium Regulating Hormones and Bone Metabolism; Thyroid; and Paediatric and Applied Endocrinology. Sections of Gynaecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine and Neuroendocrinology are currently being formed. Another important activity of the Society is the Commission for Hormone Toxicology, which consists of experts who advise on