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dear members of ENSAT,

This year the applications are now open for the ENSAT scientific awards corresponding to the established working groups of ENS@T: ACC, APA, NAPACA, PPGL and KIDS.

For the ENSAT scientific awards there are for each of the "classic" working groups 2 awards, one for a clinical paper and one for a basic science paper, and, in addition, one dedicated to the KIDS WG, endowed with each 500 €.

Applicants are asked to provide:

1 - a short cover letter (250 words max) in which the candidate is stating for which of the four main categories (ACC, APA, NAPACA and PPGL) and if for the clinical or basic science award she or he is applying and elaborates what her/his paper brings new to the field

2 - a CV (max one page)

3 - a signed statement by the applicant(s) that all the other co-authors have been informed and agreed with the authors’ application

4 - published/accepted (in this case please include acceptance letter) scientific manuscript (original research, NO REVIEWS) no older then one year old considering from last years' deadline for submission, so not used to apply for an ENSAT award in the past (so probably between September 16th 2024 and July 21st 2025)

all together AS A SINGLE PDF file to ensatweb@gmail.com

The rules for submission are:

- Applicants have to be active members of ENSAT (associated or full members with their membership paid up to date)

- Applicants can apply for only one award per year, independently whether the publications are in different WG, so one in total per year.

- Research has to be carried out primarily in Europe. The scientific work has to be accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal prior to submission. Publication should not have taken place longer than one year before application date (see above). Only original research publications (NO reviews) are allowed.

- Applicants should be within 15 years of receipt of their doctoral title (PhD or MD) at the time of application. PhD or MD students are also eligible and encouraged to apply. No more than two applicants are allowed to apply per paper. Collaborators (e.g. co-authors of a manuscript) not applying for the award must have provided the applicants with their consent before the application (see above).

Submission are open until July 21st at midnight.

The winners will be divulged and the prize certificates will be handed over during a special session of the 2025 ENSAT Meeting in Belgrade, Serbia (so the candidates have to be present at the meeting to receive the award).

We are looking forward to your applications!

In addition to the ENSAT scientific awards for the best publication in the field there will be further awards on site in Belgrade:

-Poster awards: poster sessions with 1 prize/session

-Oral communications prizes will also be handed out on site.

The ENSAT Executive Committee

Dear colleagues

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us for the 7^th International Symposium on Pheochromocytomas and Paragangliomas (ISP2025) which will take place at Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montréal, Canada next September 18 to 20, 2025.

Following the previous very successful meetings held in Bethesda (USA), Cambridge (UK), Paris (France), Kyoto (Japan), Sydney (Australia) and in October 2022 in Prague (Czech Republic), we will again gather internationally prominent clinicians and scientists to pursue cross-continental partnerships. Under the auspices of the Pheochromocytoma and Research and Support Organization (PRESSOR), the International Scientific Committee has gathered worldwide experts and young investigators to present novel discoveries, discuss and explore therapeutic options, novel genetic and metabolomic approaches, diagnostic imaging, translational research efforts and exchanges with patient groups in order to foster further progress in the fields of pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas.

We are very excited to welcome you at CHUM in the heart of the vibrant and exciting city of Montreal with its unique combination of French-speaking population in a very multicultural North-American environment. CHUM is located in city Center, close to old Montreal with excellent opportunities to appreciate its gastronomy and rich cultural life. The local organizing committee and our Congress organizing company will make all efforts to help you appreciate your visit to Montreal and surroundings.

Please mark ISP2025 in your calendar and we will be delighted to share this exciting symposium with you.

Web site: https://na.eventscloud.com/ISP2025/

Pr Isabelle Bourdeau, MD                                                      

CHUM, Université de Montréal                                             

Chair, International Organizing Committee                    

Co-chair, International Organizing Committee

Pr Karel Pacak, MD, PhD, DSc, FACE

AKESO, Prague, Czech Republic and 

NICHD/NIH, Bethesda, USA

Pr André Lacroix, MD, FCAHS,

CHUM, Université de Montréal

Chair, Local Organizing Committee            

The Nefkens Adrenal Cancer Foundation has been established in September 2024 to support innovative research into adrenocortical cancer (ACC) with clinical impact. On a regular basis funding in the form of grants will be provided. Until February 1th 2025 preproposals can be submitted for obtaining a clinical research grant or a translational research grant. See for more information www.nac.foundation.

The next annual joint ENSAT and COST Harmonisation meeting is scheduled for 3rd to 5th September 2025 in Belgrade (Serbia). Please SAVE THE DATE in your calendars. More details are provided on the webpage of the meeting: https://www.goharmonisation.com/final-conference-of-the-ca20122-joint-24th-enst-scientific-meeting-and-4th-harmonistion-meeting/ .