In this issue, we reflect on recent EYES Meeting in Würzburg, Germany and, hopefully, you will ‘feel’ the atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm at this historic 10th Annual Meeting (pages 10−11). The focus of this issue is the profound and intricate relationship between nutrition and our endocrine glands. They are often tightly connected and influence one another, becoming determinants of our general health. Read some interesting updates on the influence that nutrition can have on many endocrine systems, including liver metabolism, reproductive hormones, bone and much more (pages 5−8). Malnutrition and food deprivation also majorly affect our hormonal balance, possibly interfering in all major endocrine axes, see page 9. Our amazing scientist interview on page 4 is with Aleksandra Buha Djordjevic. Be inspired by her career journey and read her advice for young scientists. Be inspired by our Observership Exchange Programme stories on page 14, interestingly from the mentors’ points of view. Read more...
