JENIOUS

The ISPAD-JENIOUS membership eligibility promotes diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our growing JENIOUS ISPAD diabetes research community. According to the newly updated eligibility criteria, all ISPAD members aged under 40 and/or within seven years after the last degree or scientific promotion (Doctorate/Ph.D./Habilitation) can be JENIOUS members.

Our motto and activities are represented in the JENIOUS triangle. 

Our vision is to create a unique, innovative platform to connect young healthcare professionals dealing with diabetes and  a community of young ISPAD Members to  promote and develop dedicated programs for them.

1. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and experts in the field of pediatric and adolescent diabetes.
2. Professional Development: Gain access to educational resources, training programs, and research opportunities that support career growth.
3. Collaborative Projects: Participate in innovative research projects and initiatives that address key challenges in diabetes care.
4. Leadership Experience: Engage in leadership roles within the group, contributing to the development and execution of various projects and activities.

1. Research Projects: Participate in ongoing research projects, such as the JENIOUS SICK-A1D-Survey and studies on mental health screening in pediatric diabetes care.
2. Educational Initiatives: Contribute to the development and dissemination of educational resources and training programs.
3. Annual Meetings: Attend and actively participate in ISPAD’s annual meetings and conferences, where you can present research, network with peers, and learn from experts.
4. Social Media Engagement: Help spread ISPAD’s communication and social media activities, promoting awareness and engagement within the community.

1. Active Participation: Engage in regular meetings, discussions, and activities organized by the JENIOUS Group.
2. Research Involvement: Contribute to research projects by submitting proposals, participating in surveys, and collaborating with other members.
3. Content Creation: Assist in creating and sharing content for social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.
4. Leadership Roles: Take on leadership responsibilities within the group, such as serving as a JENIOUS Ambassador or participating in elections for JENIOUS Leaders.

The JENIOUS leadership consists of a team of three active JENIOUS members.

Once a year, JENIOUS Election are run when we select the next leader for a three-year term.

Our current JENIOUS leaders:

Past JENIOUS Leaders are Klemen Dovc (2016-2020), Elisa Giani (2016-2021),Tiago Jeronimo (2020-2022),and  Agata Chobot  (2021-2023).

You are warmly invite you to apply for this position if you fulfil the following conditions:

• Active ISPAD member for at least two years.
• Active JENIOUS member.
• You have participated in at least one of the activities:
  • Active participant (tutor, faculty) during ISPAD Science School, OR:
  • Active participant in JENIOUS projects (submitting project proposals, collaborations), OR:
  • Active participant within ISPAD (roving reporters, member of any ISPAD committee)

The new elected leader will serve for a two-year period beginning in 2025. Submit your candidacy by November 3rd, 2024 (12 CET) by scanning the QR code and completing the form and send your CV at [email protected].

The JENIOUS Ambassadors help JENIOUS Leaders encourage young people to join ISPAD, participate in new research projects and help spread ISPAD communication and social-media activities. The 2024 JENIOUS Ambassadors are: 

The JENIOUS SIG is always open for new projects.

• To submit your research project, please see the guidelines here and receive our feedback. 
• Participate in some of the currently ongoing projects below

COVID-19 outbreak and pediatric diabetes: Perceptions of health care professionals worldwide

Are we confident that final-year medical students know at least basics about diabetes?: A preliminary report from the multicenter, survey-based Diabetes Know-Me study 

Continuous glucose monitoring use and glucose variability in very young children with type 1 diabetes (VibRate): A multinational prospective observational real-world cohort study 

The Challenges of Managing Pediatric Diabetes and Other Endocrine Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results From an International Cross-Sectional Electronic Survey 

Telemedicine and COVID-19 pandemic: The perfect storm to mark a change in diabetes. Result from a world-wide cross-sectional web-based survey 

Twenty years of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Science Schools programs: Assessment of their impact on the participants' personal careers and networking development

First international survey on Diabetes Providers' Assessment of Skin reactions in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes using Technological Devices.

Are we ready to screen for type 1 diabetes?A structured worldwide survey among healthcare providers involved in paediatric diabetes care. 

Vascular complications in children and young people with type 1 diabetes: a worldwide  assessment of diabetologist's adhrence to international recommendations. 

Together with Children with Diabetes, the JENIOUS  group maintain a partnership to promote research projects from members under a competition for the best JENIOUS-CwD Research Project! 

For the fourth year, we are glad to announce the call for the best JENIOUS and Children with Diabetes project! Submitted JENIOUS project proposals will run for the  “JENIOUS-CwD” Award.  The project should be focused on care today, expecting a cure tomorrow. Please check for more information  here  and submit your proposal using this template  to [email protected]  by 17th July 2024. 

Read more about this parternship here and stay tuned to discover more about the new JENIOUS-CwD Research Projects!

Previous JENIOUS - CwD Awardees  

2023: Valentina Mancioppi, Italy

2022: Laura Cudizio, Brazil

2021: Arkadiusz Michalak, Poland