Join us to hear Professor Niamh Martin, Professor of Endocrinology, discuss the vital role of hormones in health, the impact of hormonal dysfunction, and her innovative work in teaching and public engagement. How can better understanding of hormones improve health for everyone?
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We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 15 October!
Abstract
Hormones are crucial to normal health. These blood borne signalling molecules regulate numerous body processes, from metabolism to mood.
It is vital that both doctors and patients understand how hormones work; hormonal dysfunction has major health consequences including diabetes and thyroid disease. For patients, misinformation is a common barrier to understanding their medical condition and how best to manage it. Professor Niamh Martin has pioneered innovative teaching approaches to engage and support learners, making difficult concepts accessible and meaningful. As Chair of Public Engagement at The Society for Endocrinology and through her involvement with The Pituitary Foundation, she plays a key role in combating misinformation and improving health literacy.
In this inaugural lecture, Niamh will discuss her experiences in healthcare, education and research, why endocrinology is such an important speciality, and why understanding hormones is important for everyone.
Biography
Niamh Martin is a Professor of Endocrinology at Imperial College London and Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist at Charing Cross Hospital, London. Her clinical and research interests include pituitary disease and she is Chair of the Imperial Pituitary Multidisciplinary Service. At Imperial College London, she leads undergraduate teaching in Diabetes and Endocrinology for the first two years of the MBBS BSc course and is Head of Year 1 for the BSc in Medical Biosciences. Currently, she is also leading the development of Endocrinology teaching at Pears Cumbria School of Medicine which welcomes its first intake of students in autumn 2025. Niamh is the Chair of the Society for Endocrinology Public Engagement Committee and a member of the Society for Endocrinology ‘You and Your Hormones’ editorial board. She works closely with The Pituitary Foundation to deliver accessible information for patients with pituitary disease.
