Husebye, Eystein S;
Assié, Guillaume;
Krone, Nils;
Achermann, John C;
Altieri, Barbara;
Amar, Laurence;
Araujo-Castro, Marta;
... Zennaro, Maria-Christina; + view all
(2025)
EndoCompass project: research roadmap for adrenal and cardiovascular endocrinology.
European Journal of Endocrinology
, 193
(2)
ii12-ii22.
10.1093/ejendo/lvaf063.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Endocrine science remains underrepresented in European Union research programmes despite the fundamental role of hormone health in human well-being. Analysis of the CORDIS database reveals a persistent gap between the societal impact of endocrine disorders and their research prioritization. At national funding level, endocrine societies report limited or little attention of national research funding towards endocrinology. The EndoCompass project-a joint initiative between the European Society of Endocrinology and the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology, aimed to identify and promote strategic research priorities in endocrine science to address critical hormone-related health challenges. METHODS: Research priorities were established through comprehensive analysis of the EU CORDIS database covering the Horizon 2020 framework period (2014-2020). Expert consultation in adrenal endocrinology was conducted to identify key research priorities, followed by broader stakeholder engagement including society members and patient advocacy groups. RESULTS: For adrenal disorders, research priorities span primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency, adrenal tumours, and endocrine hypertension. Key areas include development of biomarkers and replacement therapies, improved understanding of disease mechanisms, diagnostic procedure optimization, and establishment of pan-European registries. Special emphasis is placed on personalized treatment approaches. CONCLUSIONS: The adrenal component of the EndoCompass project provides an evidence-based roadmap for strategic research investment. This framework identifies crucial investigation areas into adrenal disease pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment strategies, ultimately aimed at reducing the burden of adrenal disorders on individuals and society. The findings support the broader EndoCompass objective of aligning research funding with areas of highest potential impact in endocrine health.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | EndoCompass project: research roadmap for adrenal and cardiovascular endocrinology |
| Location: | England |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1093/ejendo/lvaf063 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1093/ejendo/lvaf063 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | © The Author(s) 2025. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of European Society of Endocrinology. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
| Keywords: | EndoCompass, adrenal, cardiovascular, funding, roadmap, adrenal insufficiency adrenal tumors endocrine hypertension |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > UCL GOS Institute of Child Health UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > UCL GOS Institute of Child Health > Genetics and Genomic Medicine Dept |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10216179 |
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