Assoc. Prof. Dr. Diana Paun (born 1968) graduated the Faculty of Medicine and had a PhD in Medical Science at the "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. She is a senior specialist in endocrinology and is associate professor at the Endocrinology Department at "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy. She worked at the National Institute of Endocrinology "C. I. Parhon" as a doctor, researcher, professor, and from 2006 to 2015 as a hospital manager. She holds a certificate of complementary studies in Health Services Management and has graduated "Public Health Management and Health Services" Master Program, attended several management improvement programs, quality auditor programs, trainer and an expert in public procurement programs.

Dr. Diana Loreta Paun is member in several national professional associations (Romanian Association of Clinical Endocrinology, Romanian Endocrinology Society) and international (German Endocrinology Society, European Society of Endocrinology - ESE), member of the Romanian Association of AACE (American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists) being its chairman between 2011-2012. She published studies and scientific papers in national and international scientific journals. Currently she is working in health management. She was director and team member in several national and international scientific research projects and part of educational and continuing medical education programs. Dr. Diana Loreta Paun was appointed as State Councelor on public health issues at the Presidential Administration of Romania starting with 1st June 2015.