Phillips David J, Harding Philip E, Bach Leon A
Monash University.
Health History. 2011;13(1):90-106. doi: 10.5401/healthhist.13.1.0090.
The Endocrine Society of Australia was formed in 1958 with the aims of advancing knowledge and practice in endocrinology (the study of hormones) and to bring together physicians and scientists in this area of study. It was one of the first medical specialist societies in Australia. From humble beginnings with ninety-nine foundation members, it has flourished to a society with almost 950 members which annually runs three successful clinical and scientific meetings, and provides scholarships, research grants, and travel grants for its young members. Members have received international and national recognition within the field and more generally. Collaboration between scientists and physicians has been a key strength of the Society.
澳大利亚内分泌学会成立于1958年，旨在促进内分泌学（激素研究）领域的知识和实践发展，并将该研究领域的医生和科学家聚集在一起。它是澳大利亚最早的医学专业学会之一。从最初仅有99名创始成员的 humble beginnings 起步，它已蓬勃发展成为一个拥有近950名成员的学会，每年成功举办三次临床和科学会议，并为年轻成员提供奖学金、研究资助和旅行资助。该学会的成员在该领域及更广泛范围内获得了国际和国内的认可。科学家与医生之间的合作一直是该学会的一项关键优势。 （注：原文中humble beginnings 直译为“卑微的开端”，这里意译为“起步阶段”更合适，但按要求不添加解释，保留原文表述供你参考）
