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In memoriam Prof. Christian Beckers (1932-2009)
Christian Beckers passed away on August 24, 2009 after a long illness carried with lucidity and dignity. He was born on November 22, 1932. He obtained his M.D. diploma at the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) in 1956. He completed his medical formation with certificates in Internal Medicine (1960) and in Nuclear Medicine (1962). He added a Ph. D. title to his curriculum with the thesis « Hormonogenesis in endemic and sporadic goiters » with the late Prof. M. de Visscher as promotor (1962). He became full professor in 1974. » In memoriam



ITC History
History of the International Thyroid Congress

IDD NEWSLETTERS

May 25 th is European Thyroid Day Rome, 1965, 25th of May: The Thyroid Conference conducted in this great city 44 years ago constituted an unprecedented event in the history of European Thyroidology. Not only was it distinguished by its outstanding scientific program and the superbness of Italian hospitality but, crucially, it was in this setting that the concept for the creation of the European Thyroid Association (ETA) was born. This was the moment that the spirit of the ETA had its genesis, a spirit linking us all in a great ‘family of aspiration and inspiration’ in our striving for ever deeper insight into and treatment of thyroid disease. In the decades that followed, the ETA has grown into one of the leading thyroid associations of the world, providing excellence in clinical and experimental thyroidology, thus ensuring state-of-the-art treatment of millions of patients by our many dedicated ETA members. Today, that spirit brought forth in Rome so many years ago is more vibrant than ever. In a world that draws constantly closer together, we likewise keenly feel our global fellowship not only within European Thyroidology but in World Thyroidology. Our standing as an international scientific community equips us to better assist and be assisted by our colleagues all over the world in the resolution of vital issues and in aiding people who are suffering from thyroid disease. The longstanding enthusiasm demonstrated by all our members has truly been a driving force of the spirit of the ETA and it is due to this spirit that we have felt it our duty to celebrate this particular day, the 25th of May. To mark this most significant day, we are inviting people from all parts of the world who share a commitment to Thyroidology, primarily all our patients, but also our sister associations around the globe, our partners, the thyroid patients’ organizations, in fact, each and every person who feels intimately connected with Thyroid Research and Clinical Praxis, to commemorate this day. On the occasion of European Thyroid Day, the Public Affairs Board of the ETA has produced a logo with the aim of increasing visibility and invoking the  active participation of all who are involved in clinical and experimental thyroidology, sure of their continued commitment and dedication to all our thyroid patients. We sincerely hope that the celebration of this special day will further stimulate both political and public interest in thyroid disease, the most common endocrine disease worldwide, while simultaneously promoting the ETA. Leonidas Duntas, On behalf of the Public Affairs Board Thyroid Day Poster (4,3 MB) The Logo of the European Thyroid Day 25 thMay On the occasion of the European Thyroid Day, the Public Affairs Board of the ETA has produced in Athens a logo with the aim of increasing visibility and requesting the active participation of all who are involved in clinical and experimental thyroidology, sure of their continued commitment and dedication to all our thyroid patients. We sincerely hope that the logo is to your liking and trust that it will offer additional inspiration to us for the celebration of this special day, one that hopefully will further stimulate both political and public interest in thyroid disease, the most common endocrine disease worldwide, while simultaneously promoting the ETA. Leonidas Duntas On behalf of the Public Affairs Board  Logo-Download www.thyroidweek.com

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY

European consensus for the management of patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma of the follicular epithelium.
Please, click here for the cancer guidelines (pdf).
Click here for the link to the journal www.eje.org

Evaluation Leipzig Annual Meeting

Dear Participants of the AM in Leipzig,

Although the Annual Meeting in Leipzig is already 3 months in the past, we would like to have a more accurate feedback (both positive or negative) from the participants about the meeting.
detailed information






SEPTEMBER 2-6, 2006, 31st ANNUAL MEETING OF ETA, NAPLES,
Conference Secretariat
FASI SRL
Viale Gorizia 24c - 00198 Rome Italy
Phone 0039.0697605610 fax 0039.0697605650
www.eta2006.com
info@eta2006.com






2nd EUGOGO Teaching Course on Graves’ Orbitopathy
Pisa (Italy) June 6-8, 2006
For endocrinologists, internists, ophthalmologists and orbital surgeons
The course aims to give practical answers to:

• How should the patient be investigated?
• Can the disease be prevented?
• What is the best way to treat the associated hyperthyroidism?
• When is therapeutic intervention indicated?
• Which treatment should be chosen?
• What is the more rewarding surgical approach?