 |
The Asia Pacific Endocrine Society (APPES) is a regional paediatric
endocrine society that was formed in 1999 to provide a forum for
those with an interest in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes
in the Asia Pacific region. While there are a number of international
and regional paediatric endocrine societies, it was considered that
the Asia Pacific region with its large population, large area and
unique issues would benefit from having its own regional forum.
The society has a growing membership with members from Australia,
China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
The challenges facing paediatric endocrinologists in our region
are enormous and we hope that APPES will be able to make a genuine
contribution in future years to the improved health of children
with diabetes, growth and endocrine disorders.
|
|
