The International Coalition of Organizations Supporting Endocrine Patients (ICOSEP) is a global umbrella organization uniting patient advocacy groups and medical societies focused on endocrine disorders and related growth conditions in children and adults.
Founded as the international division of The MAGIC Foundation, a U.S.-based nonprofit, ICOSEP establishes a centralized communication network to share information, resources, and best practices on endocrine healthcare. Its core mission emphasizes that growth irregularities in children are early medical warning signs—not cosmetic issues—and promotes timely diagnosis of conditions ranging from thyroid imbalances to serious disorders like brain tumors.
The coalition operates worldwide with member organizations from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, India, Serbia, Macedonia, Poland, Italy, Spain, and additional countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa. It offers free membership to qualifying patient support groups and medical societies, encouraging participation in the annual Children's Growth Awareness Day on September 20 to raise public and professional awareness.
ICOSEP advocates for improved patient care, including physician freedom to select optimal treatments, and addresses regional healthcare challenges through collaborative advocacy. Coordinated from the United States, it serves as a connector in the pediatric endocrinology and rare endocrine disease advocacy sector, fostering a unified global voice without specializing in any single condition.
Official website: icosep.org
