A Global Gathering of Experts in Timisoara

Timisoara, Romania, is set to host the 12th National Congress of Diabetes, Nutrition and Pediatric Endocrinology, known as Endoped, from April 2nd to 5th, 2025. Organized by the Romanian Society of Diabetes, Nutrition and Pediatric Endocrinology, this international event promises to be a significant platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among leading experts in the field.

Continuing Medical Education Credits Available

The congress offers valuable Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, with accreditation from the Romanian College of Physicians (CMR). Participants can earn 20 EMC credits, enhancing their professional growth. Dietitians attending the event can also accrue credits:

• Participation: 10 EMCD credits
• Author of Scientific Works: 15 EMCD credits
• Co-author of Scientific Work: 13 EMCD credits

Distinguished International Faculty

Endoped 2025 boasts an notable roster of invited speakers, representing a diverse range of expertise and perspectives from across the globe. These leading figures will share their insights on the latest advancements and challenges in diabetes, nutrition, and pediatric endocrinology.

Keynote Speakers Include:

• Professor Francesco Chiarelli MD, PhD, Full Professor of Paediatrics and paediatric endocrinology, University of Chieti, Italy
• Professor JOANNE CLARE BLAIR MD, PhD, Honorary Professor, Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, UK, Department of Endocrinology, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Trust, L12 2AP
• Emeritus Professor JOHN W. GREGORY MD, PhD, Emeritus Professor in Paediatric Endocrinology, Cardiff, University, UK
• Professor Olaf Hiort MD, PhD, Universität zu Lübeck Division of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Lubeck, Germany
• Natasha of Iorgi MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Genoa, Italy IRCCS Giannina Gaslini institute, Genoa
• PROFESSOR PHILIPPE LYSY MD, PHD, Pediatric Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, Saint-Luc university clinics, Brussels, Belgium
• Professor MARTIN WABITSCH MD, PhD, Head of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and diabetes Ulm University Medical Center Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Ulm, Germany
• Professor DANIEL WEGHUBER, MD, Department of Pediatrics University Hospital Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
• Kelly Lauter Roszko, MD, PhD, Endocrinologist in Massachusetts General Hospital Bethesda, Maryland, USA

The Growing Importance of Pediatric Endocrinology

The focus on pediatric endocrinology is especially timely, given the increasing prevalence of endocrine disorders in children and adolescents. Conditions such as type 1 and type 2 diabetes, growth disorders, and thyroid abnormalities are becoming more common, highlighting the need for specialized care and research. According to the World health Association, childhood obesity, a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, has increased tenfold in the past four decades.

Advancing diabetes Care and Nutritional Strategies

The congress also addresses the critical areas of diabetes management and nutritional strategies for both children and adults. With diabetes affecting an estimated 537 million adults worldwide, according to the International Diabetes Federation, the need for innovative treatments and preventative measures is greater than ever. Endoped 2025 provides a platform for experts to share the latest research and best practices in these vital areas.