ASPED Committee Chairs

Committee Chairs play a vital leadership role within ASPED, responsible for guiding the work of their respective committees and contributing to the overall mission and strategic objectives of the Society.

Chair of Communication Committee

The Chair of the Communication Committee is appointed through an election and serves a term of up to three years. The Chair leads the Communication Committee, which includes a Co-Chair and committee members. The Co-Chair supports the Chair and may represent them in board meetings when necessary.

The Chair is responsible for overseeing all matters related to ASPED’s communications and reports directly to the Executive Committee.

Their role include but not exclusive to:

  • Oversee and regularly update content on the ASPED website
  • Develop and manage ASPED’s presence across various social media platforms
  • Design and write newsletters, announcements, and other communication materials
  • Disseminate society news and updates in collaboration with ASPED’s managing company
  • Promote ASPED membership and actively encourage member engagement

Chair of Education Committee

The Chair of the Education Committee is appointed through an election and serves a term of up to three years. The Chair leads the Education Committee, which includes a Co-Chair and committee members. The Co-Chair supports the Chair and may deputize in board meetings when required.

The Chair of Education is responsible for overseeing all matters related to education and training within the Society, and reports to the Executive Committee.

Key Responsibilities:

These include, but are not limited to:

  • Defining strategic plans for education and training programs under the Society’s mandate
  • Exploring opportunities to establish fellowships and training initiatives within and beyond ASPED member countries
  • Ensuring the educational components are effectively delivered at the Society’s annual meeting
  • Proposing fundraising strategies to support educational programs
  • Overseeing the development of standardized educational materials, including leaflets and clinical protocols

All initiatives proposed by the Education Committee must be submitted to and approved by the Executive Committee of ASPED prior to implementation.

Chair of Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee

The Chair of the Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee is appointed through an election and serves a term of up to three years. The Chair leads the Committee, which comprises a Co-Chair and committee members. The Co-Chair supports the Chair and may deputize in board meetings when required.

The Chair is responsible for planning, advising on, and overseeing all matters related to diabetes research and the development of clinical practice guidelines within the Society. The Chair is expected to work closely with committee members and report to the Executive Committee for the approval of research initiatives and guideline development plans.

These include, but are not limited to:

  • Proposing diabetes research projects for discussion and approval by the ASPED Executive Committee
  • Leading the ASPED Diabetes Research Committee in evaluating and approving research initiatives
  • Coordinating with key researchers across ASPED member countries for multicenter research projects
  • Approaching relevant organizations and institutions to secure research grants and donations to support diabetes research
  • Supporting and providing guidance on research proposals submitted by Society members
  • Ensuring the ASPED website is regularly updated with the latest regional and international diabetes clinical practice guidelines
  • Leading and overseeing the development and publication of ASPED’s regional diabetes guidelines
  • Serving as a member of the ASPED Research Ethics Committee to review and approve research projects conducted under the Society’s name

Chair of Endocrine Research and Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee

The Chair of the Endocrine Research and Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee is appointed through an election and serves a term of up to three years. The Chair leads the Committee, which includes a Co-Chair and designated committee members. The Co-Chair supports the Chair and may deputize in board meetings when necessary.

The Chair is responsible for planning, advising, and overseeing all activities related to endocrine research and the development of clinical practice guidelines within the Society. The Chair works in collaboration with the committee and reports directly to the Executive Committee for the approval of research projects and new guideline initiatives.

These include, but are not limited to:

  • Proposing endocrine research projects and presenting them to the ASPED Executive Committee for discussion and approval
  • Leading the Endocrine Research Committee in the review and endorsement of research initiatives
  • Disseminating endocrine research proposals to key researchers across ASPED member countries for multicenter collaboration
  • Approaching relevant organizations and funding bodies to secure research grants and donations in support of endocrine research
  • Supporting and advising ASPED members on research proposals submitted through the Society
  • Coordinating with the Communication Committee Chair/Co-Chair to ensure the ASPED website is updated with the latest regional and international endocrine clinical practice guidelines
  • Leading and supervising the development of regional endocrine clinical guidelines and standardized protocols
  • Serving as a member of the ASPED Research Ethics Committee to evaluate and approve research projects conducted under the Society’s umbrella