The European Association for the Study of Diabetes e.V. (EASD) is a membership-based academic non-profit organization. It was founded in 1965 and its headquarters is based in Duesseldorf, Germany.
EASD is a networks for diabetologists with active members from all over the world. Membership is open to scientists, physicians, students, postdocs and fellows, allied health professionals and nurses who are interested in the field of diabetes or related diseases.
The EASD Annual Meeting is one of the largest diabetes conferences in the world, attracting thousands of delegates each year. The scientific programme includes hundreds of talks, presentations and discussions on the latest results from basic and clinical diabetes research.
EASD is also a leading player in postgraduate education having trained thousands of healthcare professionals through dedicated training courses and online education activities.
The Association is actively involved in producing and endorsing statements and guidelines translating the latest results from diabetes research into best practices in diabetes management.
By creating the Early Career Academy, EASD has increased its commitment to support, train, mentor, and create opportunities for scientists, clinicians, and students who are at an early or intermediate stage of their career.
The European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (EFSD) was founded by EASD in 2000 to stimulate diabetes research in Europe. EFSD offers support in all areas of diabetes research through a wide range of joint and stand-alone initiatives. Funding streams are available throughout the year and since inception, EFSD has committed over €120 million to diabetes research in Europe.
EASD is also the publisher of Diabetologia, a major monthly international diabetes journal with an impact factor of 8.2 (2022). The journal publishes original clinical, translational and experimental research on all aspects of diabetes and related subjects.
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Branche
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Gemeinnützige Organisationen
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Größe
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11–50 Beschäftigte
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Hauptsitz
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Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Art
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Nonprofit
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Gegründet
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1965
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Spezialgebiete
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Diabetes, Research, Education, Membership, Funding, Medicine, Science und Network