International Adrenal Disease Awareness Day
April 7, 2026
International Adrenal Disease Awareness Day was started in 2025 by the International Adrenal Consortium.
2026 Activities
Our 2026 celebrations will include activities such as …
“Adrenal Awareness: Separating Myth From Fact” - A free one-hour webinar from AAES. 8-9pm ET. Register here.
NADF #SpoonsUpChallenge 🥄 kickoff on social media
Adisen programa de actividades para el próximo Día Internacional de Concienciación de las Enfermedades Suprarrenales
and more!
About the International Adrenal Consortium
Adrenal diseases affect millions worldwide, significantly impacting health and quality of life.
The adrenal glands, located atop the kidneys, produce essential hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and epinephrine, which regulate metabolism, immune function, blood pressure, and stress response.
Many adrenal diseases remain underdiagnosed and misunderstood, including Addison’s disease and other forms of primary adrenal insufficiency, secondary adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s disease or syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), adrenal cancer, and pheochromocytoma, adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), primary aldosteronism, and others.
Raising awareness is key to early detection, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment.
Education and support empower individuals and families to navigate the challenges of living with adrenal diseases.
The IAC is a global network of patient advocacy and other organizations dedicated to supporting individuals affected by adrenal diseases across Europe, North and South America, and Australia. Our shared mission is to amplify the voices of those impacted, raise awareness, and improve education for patients, caregivers, and the medical community.
Together, we can shine a light on adrenal diseases and advocate for better recognition, treatment, support, and more research to find cures. Join us in making a difference!
IAC Accomplishments
This April 7th, we are proud to reflect on what the IAC umbrella organization has accomplished over the past 12 months:
The IAC Network Continues to Grow: Three new organizations joined IAC. We are now 20 strong across Europe, North and South America, and Australia.
Growing Global Recognition of April 7th as International Adrenal Disease Awareness Day: Several leading endocrine and professional adrenal organizations worldwide now formally recognize April 7th.
Increased Global Expert Engagement: Four keynote speakers presented to IAC, helping to globally cross-pollinate expertise and innovative thinking regarding adrenal disease treatment improvement.
Worldwide Research Impact: IAC members have contributed to several peer-reviewed publications in leading endocrine journals
Recognitions
We gratefully recognize the following medical and research organizations for their support of International Adrenal Disease Awareness Day. We thank them for their commitment to the adrenal community—advancing accurate diagnosis, driving innovation in treatment, improving quality of life, and working toward cures.