When?
Saturday 14th March, 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Malmaison Hotel Birmingham
We’re coming to Birmingham for our next Get-Together! These are our in-person events where you get to hear from incredible speakers and meet others affected by pituitary conditions. We can’t wait to bring you all together in the West Midlands for the first time!
We’ll have brilliant talks from medical professionals, and you’ll also have the opportunity to meet trustees, staff and members of The Pituitary Foundation.
About the speakers
Professor Niki Karavitaki – Niki is a professor of endocrinology at the University of Birmingham and an honorary consultant endocrinologist at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Her clinical and research work mainly focuses on hypothalamo-pituitary conditions, and she has published extensively on the field. She is a co-lead of the Pituitary Service and leads the academic clinical training in Endocrinology and Diabetes at the University of Birmingham.
Dr Sue Jackson – Sue is a chartered psychologist who researches endocrine disorders, and how the health service can be improved. She’s been involved with The Pituitary Foundation for more than two decades and writes psychological advice for people affected by pituitary conditions. Sue will be running an interactive workshop on wellbeing.
Sherwin Criseno – Sherwin is a consultant nurse in endocrinology at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, where he leads the largest team of specialist nurses in endocrinology in Europe. With a clinical focus on pituitary tumours, adrenal insufficiency, andrology, metabolic bone and calcium disorders, and adult growth hormone deficiency, Sherwin brings extensive expertise to some of the most complex areas in endocrine care.
Our speakers will be covering different topics on pituitary care and diagnosis, and there will be a Q&A.
The day will also include a chance to hear from others from the community!
Location
The event will be held at Malmaison Hotel, 1 Wharfside St, Birmingham B1 1RD. There is carparking available, and it’s just a 2 minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station.
The venue is fully accessible.
If you have any more questions about the day and what to expect, please get in touch with our office by calling 01173701333 or emailing: [email protected].
If you require care support in order to attend, please be in touch with Nesta at [email protected]
Tickets
Tickets are available now. Early bird tickets will be available at a discounted rate until Friday 30th January 2026.
Ticket price includes:
- Hot drinks
- Fruit/pastries throughout the day
- Hot Lunch
- Opportunity to hear from medical professionals and pre-submit your questions
- Meeting others from the pituitary community
You will need to arrange your own transport to the venue.
Places are limited, so buy now to ensure you don’t miss out! We can’t wait to see you there!
If a refund is required, please give a minimum of 72 hours notice prior to the event. We’ll do our best to reallocate your tickets so that we can provide you with a refund which will be at our discretion.
Ramadan – We are aware this event falls during Ramadan 2026. If you would like to discuss how we can support you to attend this event, while fasting and taking time for prayer, please be in touch with [email protected]