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We are thrilled to announce that the call for nominations for the 2025 Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA) Awards is now open. To celebrate, we are sharing reflections from the 2024 DDEA Award winners, starting with 2024 DDEA Early-Career Researcher Award winner, Associate Professor Jordi Merino.
Photo from left to right: 2024 DDEA Award winners Nicklas Rasmussen, Jordi Merino and Adam Hulman
To receive the 2024 DDEA Early-Career Research Award has been a highlight of my career.
Early-career scientists navigate a complex landscape, from defining their research focus to securing funding in a highly competitive environment.
In an environment with very many talented researchers, gaining visibility and recognition can be challenging.
The DDEA Award serves as a valuable endorsement, and it has provided new opportunities.
Photo from left to right: DDEA Managing Director, Tore Christiansen, and 2024 DDEA Early-Career Award Winner Jordi Merino
After receiving the award, I have been invited to present at international conferences, such as the Spanish Diabetes Society meeting in Granada, Spain, and the Precision Medicine Forum in Stockholm, Sweden. I have also participated in strategic boards and committees at various levels such as the NIDDKs Heterogeneity of Diabetes Working Group of Council where I co-chair the lifestyle group or the DDEA’s Board Committee on Strategic Partnerships.
I encourage all my colleagues to participate in the DDEA Awards by nominating deserving early-career researchers.
Being nominated by peers or mentors is a significant vote of confidence, especially in a field where setbacks are common.
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DDEA is instrumental in fostering and advancing research in diabetes, metabolism, and classical endocrinology. By providing education, networking opportunities, and grants to early-career researchers, the DDEA has created a remarkable platform for scientific growth. This makes the DDEA Early-Career Researcher Award particularly prestigious, as it signifies recognition from a leading organisation in the field committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders in the field.
Learn more about Jordi Merino’s research in his 2024 DDEA Early-Career Research Award winner portrait: DDEA Award Recipient Jordi Merino Wants to Leave a Lasting Impact with His Genetics Research
Photo: 2024 DDEA Early-Career Award Winner Jordi Merino in fireside chat
Here at the DDEA, we want to continue to support and celebrate the emerging talent in our community.
Learn more about how to nominate for the 2025 DDEA Awards and submit your nominations 🚀
Each year at the DDEA Annual Day, we award prizes to recognise excellence, innovation, passion, and commitment in Danish diabetes, metabolism, and classical endocrinology research.
Therefore, the DDEA calls for nominations for:
EAN: 5798 0022 30642
Reference: 1025 0006
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