The Endocrinologist is created by the Society’s members. It’s led by a team of volunteers who choose the themes, commission the features and write the Hot Topics. In December, we bade farewell to several Editorial Board members who had completed their terms, and welcomed four new recruits.
After this change, which included the departure of basic scientist Angela Taylor, the Board was left with just one non-clinical member (Editor Kate Lines), so we were delighted when three basic scientists responded to our last recruitment round. This – alongside welcoming a specialist nurse to replace Cosmina Schiteanu – has enabled us to secure a good balance of skills and interests, helping us to commission content that appeals across the membership.
We’re delighted to introduce Cecilia Dunsterville, Aqfan Jamaluddin, Debbie Papadopoulou and Sharmilee Vetrivel, who all joined the team from January 2026.
Our huge thanks go to departing team members Gareth Nye, Greg Panayiotou, Cosmina Schiteanu, Vincent Simpson and Angela Taylor for contributing great energy and ideas
From left to right: Cecilia Dunsterville, Aqfan Jamaluddin, Debbie Papadopoulou and Sharmilee Vetrivel
‘‘I am a postdoctoral research assistant at Imperial College London. My work focuses on using contrast-enhanced ultrasound as a non-invasive imaging technique to study appetite regulation and metabolic homeostasis. As a member of the Editorial Board, I look forward to connecting with endocrinologists across diverse research areas, and using the magazine to foster a strong sense of community and collaboration within the field." Cecilia Dunsterville
‘‘I am based at the University of Birmingham, where I carry out postdoctoral research into receptor pharmacology and metabolism. My research focuses on understanding the signalling mechanisms of hypothalamic G protein-coupled receptors involved in the regulation (and dysregulation) of metabolism and energy balance. I look forward to working with the Editorial Board to showcase more of the basic science research being done in endocrinology." Aqfan Jamaluddin
‘‘I am an endocrine specialist nurse at Imperial College Healthcare in London. After starting my role in 2006, I never looked back! I can honestly say that I learn something new every day, and am always amazed at how our hormones have an effect on all aspects of our being. I feel blessed to work with great colleagues, patients and their families. I’m excited to join The Endocrinologist and look forward to sharing ideas, learning and celebrating the latest in our amazing field." Debbie Papadopoulou
‘‘I am a basic scientist and postdoctoral researcher based at LMU Munich, within the Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV. My research focuses on the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms underlying adrenal and endocrine pathologies, specifically hypercortisolism and adrenocortical tumours. I am looking forward to collaborating with the Editorial Board and contributing to strengthening the growing network of endocrinologists!" Sharmilee Vetrivel
