(05/29/07)

Metro Toronto Convention Centre to Welcome World’s Largest Gathering of Endocrinologists

TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 29, 2007 – The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) will play host to more than 6,000 leading researchers and physician from over 70 countries when it welcomes the world’s largest gathering of endocrinologists to The Endocrine Society’s Annual Meeting here in early June.

Known as “ENDO,” this annual meeting enables practitioners to learn the latest advances in endocrine research and clinical care through research presentations made by the thought leaders in the field. Scientists, clinical scientists and physicians-in-practice all share their latest research findings at ENDO. Indeed, the 2007 scientific program, presented by over 350 speakers, includes 16 plenary lectures, 77 symposia, and 180 Meet-the-Professor sessions. In addition, there will be 100 oral sessions and over 2,000 poster presentations.

Topics to be covered will include the full range of endocrinology, from basic research to translational research to clinical practice, including the latest in diabetes research, thyroid diseases, growth hormone deficiency, obesity, and female reproduction. ENDO is known for scientific excellence in covering the breadth of endocrinology, providing attendees with a wealth of knowledge as well as extensive networking opportunities to meet with the brightest and best in the profession today.

The convention will run from June 2-5, 2007 and the MTCC anticipates this major event will produce significant revenue for Toronto’s hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment venues, with an overall economic impact of approximately $9.6 million in direct spending.

“From my earliest days as an ENDO attendee, the meeting has always impressed me with the unique melding of basic science, clinical science, and clinical practice. The opportunities for networking and collaborating with some of the best endocrinologists in the world are what make ENDO so unique. ENDO 07 is an opportunity not to be missed. Add in glorious Toronto – one of the most diverse, modern, and accessible cities in the world – and we have a formula for the best ENDO yet!” said William F. Young, Jr., MD, MSc, AMSC Chair, ENDO 2007.

“We are thrilled to be hosting this large group of endocrinology specialists from around the world at the MTCC,” added Barry Smith, the MTCC’s CEO. “Endocrine diseases affect millions of people of all ages in Canada and many more in other countries, and the sooner we can find a way to treat and even prevent these life altering diseases the better for everyone,” he said.

About The Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society is an international body with 14,000 members from over 85 countries. The Society works to foster a greater understanding of endocrinology among the general public and practitioners of complementary medical disciplines and to promote the interests of all endocrinologists at the national scientific research and health policy levels of government.

The diverse membership represents medicine, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, immunology, education, industry and allied health. Society members represent the full range of disciplines associated with endocrinologists: clinicians, researchers, educators, fellows and students, industry professionals and health professionals who are involved in the field of endocrinology. These professionals are dedicated to the research and treatment of the full range of endocrine disorders: diabetes, reproduction, infertility, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, obesity/lipids, growth hormone, pituitary tumours, and adrenal insufficiency.

For further information about The Endocrine Society and ENDO 2007, please visit www.endo-society.org.

About the MTCC

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is Canada’s #1 convention and trade show facility and one of the finest in North America. With more than 2 million square feet of state-of-the-art space, it is considered a world-class, tier-one facility. Since its opening in 1984, the MTCC has hosted approximately 12,000 events, entertained nearly 40 million guests and has had a multi-billion dollar direct and indirect economic impact on the City and Province. For further information about the MTCC please visit www.mtccc.com.

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