Organizer: Obin KWON (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Seoul National University, Korea)
In the constantly changing environment, living organisms use a variety of methods to maintain homeostasis within a given range in various biological domains. Through this system a healthy life is maintained, and any breakdown of this homeostasis can result in many diseases. In this session, the latest research findings on the mechanics of homeostasis in basic and translational studies are presented by young promising researchers. The audience will be able to learn and discuss about numerous research outcomes in research fields of energy metabolism, glucose homeostasis, and feeding behaviors.

Organizer: Ki Woo KIM (Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Korea)
The topics of this session are about systemic physiology particularly focusing on the energy and metabolic homeostasis. We have invited three renowned speakers in the field of metabolic and energy homeostasis. First, Prof. Young-Bum KIM will talk about regulatory mechanism of Rho-kinase, a serine/threonine kinase, in the regulation of hypothalamic melanocortin pathway. Secondly, Prof. Jae-Myung SUH will show interesting new findings regarding to the brain FGF1 and its systemic glucose and energy homeostasis regulation. Lastly, Min-Ho SHONG will present recent update about GDF15-GFRAL axis in the regulation of systemic energy metabolism.

Organizer: Mee Kyoung KIM (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Endocrinology and Metabolism (EnM) is the official journal of the Korean Endocrine Society and a leading journal in the field of endocrinology in the Asia-Pacific region. EnM aims to become a world-leading journal beyond the Asia-Pacific region. This session ‘EnM in the World’ has 4 presenters. First, Prof. Paul Chi Ho LEE from the University of Hong Kong closely collaborated with Prof. Karen LAM, one of editorial board member of EnM and will present “Recent Advances in NAFLD: A Diabetologist Perspective”. Prof. Christos MANTZOROS is one of editorial board member of EnM and is also the Editor-in-chief of Metabolism. He will give a lecture entitled “Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) as a Metabolic Disease”. Prof. Young Joo PARK, co-editor-in-chief of EnM, will present “Active Surveillance Versus Immediate Surgery for Low-Risk Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma”. Prof. Jung Hee KIM, Deputy editor of EnM, will present “Adrenal Diseases from a Metabolic Perspective”.