09 Mar 2011
The Dale Medal is the highest accolade bestowed by the Society and is awarded to an individual whose studies have changed our understanding of endocrinology in a fundamental way. Previous recipients include K Korach, E Simpson, S O’Rahilly, M Thorner, A McNeilly, S Lamberts, J Findlay and R Kahn.
The Society Medal is awarded to an endocrinologist working in the UK, in recognition of outstanding studies. It has previously been awarded to I Farooqi, G Williams, W Arlt, A Hattersley, H Critchley, B Walker, V Chatterjee and J Connell.
The other medals are intended to promote links between the UK and different areas of the globe. The European Medal, presented to an endocrinologist in mainland Europe, has previously been awarded to J Holst, X Bertagna, B Allolio, W Wiersinga, N Skakkebaek, A Colao, C Strasburger and A Maggi.
The Hoffenberg International Medal (formerly known as the Asia and Oceania Medal and the International Medal) is awarded to an endocrinologist from outside the UK, to promote international collaboration. Previous recipients include G Karsenty, P Fuller, T Yoshimura, M Kawata, K Ho, K Morohashi, G Risbridger and K Kangawa.
The Transatlantic Medal is awarded to an endocrinologist working in North America, and has previously been received by P Sassone-Corsi, J Kopchick, S Melmed, L Jameson, R Rosenfeld, B Spiegelman, D Mangelsdorf and K Korach.