European Menopause and Andropause Society
The European Menopause and Andropause Society is an institution that promotes the study of midlife health through its journal, congresses, schools and website and encourages the exchange of research and professional experience between members. Using a range of activities and through its affiliates, EMAS aims to guarantee and provide the same standard of education and information throughout Europe on midlife health in both genders. Recognizing the issues arising from increased longevity the society also provides articles, patient information, web resources, and referrals for healthcare providers in the field and keeps its members
Mission
EMAS “strives to encourage the study of Menopause and Andropause as well as promote the exchange of research and professional experience between members through its journal, congresses and website.”[1]
Activities
The official scientific journal of the European Menopause and Andropause Society, Maturitas, is published on a monthly basis by Elsevier Science It covers a variety of disciplines, including management of chronic diseases, epidemiology, therapeutic techniques, and alternative medicine. The journal impact factor is 2.767.[2] Margaret Rees serves as Editor-in-Chief.[3]
EMAS participates in a variety of medical congresses related to menopause, gynecology, and obstetrics each year. The society hosts its own European Congress every three years in a different European location each time.
EMAS schools: EMAS has a commitment to promote educational activities on midlife health and beyond in both genders. Its schools for doctors, allied health professionals and researchers provide up to date information on research and clinical practice. Learning is based on lectures, case studies and problem solving.
The Association also publishes position statements on its website. These statements have to do with managing menopause treatment under a variety of circumstances, including obesity, heart disease, and epilepsy, as well as dealing with premature ovarian failure.[4] The 10th European Congress on Menopause and Andropause [5] will be held in Madrid, from 20-22.05.2015.
Teaching mission
EMAS has a commitment to promote educational activities on midlife health and beyond in both genders. Its schools for doctors, allied health professionals and researchers provide up to date information on research and clinical practice. Learning is based on lectures, case studies and problem solving. The next Course will take place in Belgium, Brussels on 14th of September 2013
EMAS governing board
The current board was elected in 2012 and will serve until 2014. Its members are as follows:
- Margaret Rees (President), Professor, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Irene Lambrinoudaki (Vice-President) Assistant Professor, Athens, Greece
- Faustino R. Pérez-López (Secretary General ) Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zaragoza, Spain
- Tommaso Simoncini (Treasurer) Assistant Professor Pisa, Italy
- C. Tamer Erel, Professor Istanbul, Turkey
- Iuliana Ceausu, Senior Lecturer Bucharest, Romania
- Herman Depypere, Professor Ghent, Belgium
- Karin Schenck-Gustafsson, Professor Stockholm, Sweden
- Florence Tremollieres, Professor Toulouse, France
- Yvonne van der Schouw, Professor Utrecht, Netherlands [6]
See also
References
- ↑ EMAS Home, The European Menopause and Andropause Society.
- ↑ Maturitas, The European Menopause and Andropause Society
- ↑ Maturitas, Elsevier
- ↑ Position Statements, The European Menopause and Andropause Society
- ↑ 10th European Congress on Menopause and Andropause
- ↑ EMAS Governing Board, The European Menopause and Andropause Society