Endocrine Abstracts

Puberty, as the key developmental period when reproductive capacity is attained and sexual and somatic maturation completed, is under the control of a complex series of regulatory mechanisms that are sensitive to endogenous factors and environmental cues. The mechanisms of normal puberty onset and its potential deviations have been deeply scrutinized in humans and model species. However, characterization of the neuro-hormonal basis of puberty remains incomplete. In addition, e...

Manuel Tena-Sempere, Spain AbstractThe European Journal of Endocrinology Prize is awarded to a candidate who has significantly contributed to the advancement of the knowledge in the field of endocrinology through publication. This year's recipient is Professor Manuel Tena-Sempere. The prize will be presented as part of the ECE 2011 opening ceremony where Prof. Tena-Sempere will deliver his lectu...