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Call for papers - Endocrinology of obesity

Guest Editors

Alejandro Campos, MD, Boston Medical Center, USA
Dr mult Sjaak Pouwels, MD, PhD, University Clinic Marien Hospital, Germany
Miljana Vladimirov, MD, Klinikum Lippe, Germany

Submission Status: Open   |   Submission Deadline: 12 January 2026

BMC Endocrine Disorders calls for submissions to our Collection on Endocrinology of obesity. This Collection seeks to showcase research on adipokines, gut hormones, genetic and environmental influences, personalized interventions, and surgical treatments in the context of obesity. By advancing our understanding of the endocrinology of obesity, this Collection aimed to inform the development of targeted strategies for obesity prevention and management, ultimately contributing to improved global health outcomes.

New Content ItemThis Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.

Meet the Guest Editors

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Alejandro Campos, MD, Boston Medical Center, USA

Dr Campos is a resident physician in the Internal Medicine Department at Boston Medical Center, a clinical research fellow in the Framingham Heart Study at Boston University, and a research collaborator with the Precision Medicine for Obesity Program at Mayo Clinic. His research focuses on the regulation of food intake, obesity, and weight loss interventions.
 

Dr mult Sjaak Pouwels, MD, PhD, University Clinic Marien Hospital, Germany

Dr mult Sjaak Pouwels, MD, PhD is a surgeon in training at the University Clinic Marien Hospital in Herne Germany. He has studied Medicine in Nijmegen the Netherlands, he has completed two PhDs (one on bariatric and metabolic surgery and one on peripheral facial palsy) and has extensive research experience of which the treatment of obesity (in the broadest sense of the word) is his main research topic. 

Miljana Vladimirov, MD, Klinikum Lippe, Germany

Dr Vladimirov is a Board certified visceral surgeon, upper GI, bariatric and metabolic surgeon with 14 years in surgical practice. She is certified in robotic and laparoscopic surgery with proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams. After serving as Head of Department of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery at Paracelsus Privat Medical University in Germany, she is currently Head of Department of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery at Bielefeld University, Campus Lippe, Detmold, Germany. She is also president of the International Committee at the Serbian Society of Endoscopic Surgeons.

About the Collection

BMC Endocrine Disorders calls for submissions to our Collection on Endocrinology of obesity.

Obesity has become a global health concern, with its prevalence reaching alarming levels in many parts of the world. The endocrinology of obesity encompasses the intricate interplay of hormones, metabolism, and adipose tissue function, shedding light on the physiological mechanisms underlying this complex condition. Understanding the endocrine factors contributing to obesity is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies, as well as for addressing the associated comorbidities.

Research on the endocrinology of obesity is crucial for combating the multifaceted challenges posed by this condition. Significant progress has been made in elucidating the role of adipokines, gut hormones, and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in regulating energy balance and body weight. Moreover, research has highlighted the impact of genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors on endocrine function and obesity risk. Bariatric and metabolic surgery is a pivotal aspect of treatment of patients with obesity and therefore understanding the endocrinology and physiology of obesity. Continual exploration in this field is vital for identifying novel therapeutic targets, refining personalized interventions, and addressing the global burden of obesity-related diseases.

Topics that are welcome include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Role of adipokines in obesity
  • Gut hormones and energy balance
  • Genetic and environmental factors influencing endocrine function in obesity
  • Personalized interventions for obesity management
  • Insights from bariatric and metabolic surgery on the endocrinology of obesity


This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Endocrinology of obesity" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.