Overview
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is delighted to launch the first Diabetes and Endocrinology conference. This one-day in person and online event will showcase an engaging programme that combines expert lectures, interactive case discussions, and practical learning opportunities. National and international speakers will share the latest advances and clinical updates across endocrinology and diabetes, supporting delegates to apply new knowledge directly to patient care.
Take a look at our programme to see what's happening on the day. There will be a poster competition, giving you an opportunity to share your work with your peers.
Watch the video below with conference directors Dr Paul Connelly and Dr Joe Timmons below to find out more.
Learning outcomes
- By attending this conference you will be able to:
- Recognise advances in type 1 diabetes technologies and therapies
- Understand cardiovascular health and complications in diabetes
- Acquire insights into the diagnosis and management of pituitary disease
- Expand knowledge of obesity treatments and endocrine associations
Who is this conference for?
Join consultants, GPs, SAS doctors, resident doctors, specialist nurses and allied health professionals at the Diabetes and Endocrinology conference. This new one-day event will provide the latest clinical updates and practical learning in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolic medicine.
What happens on the day?
View or download the programme PDF below
9.00
- Registration, tea and coffee
9.30
- Welcome and Introduction
- Dr Paul Connelly and Dr Joe Timmons, conference directors
Session 1: Diabetes – What's new in Type 1 diabetes
- Chairs: Dr Joe Timmons & Dr Rahat Maitland
9.35
- Type 1 diabetes – technology and innovations
- Dr Robert Lindsay, Reader in Diabetes & Endocrinology, Chair Scottish Diabetes Group/ National Adviser Diabetes and Endocrinology, University of Glasgow
10.05
- Adjunct therapies in Type 1 diabetes
- Professor John Petrie, Director of the Robertson Centre for Biostatistics and Clinical Trials Unit and Professor of Diabetes
10.35
- Hypoglycaemia in Type 1 diabetes
- Professor Rory McCrimmon, Vice-Principal (Faculty of Health Sciences), Professor of Experimental Diabetes & Metabolism, NRS Clinical Lead / NIHR Senior Investigator (Diabetes)
11.05
- Oral poster presentation
11.15
- Panel question and answer session
11.25
- Refreshment break and poster viewing
Session 2: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health
- Chairs: Dr Joe Timmons & Dr Anne Sillars
11.45
- Cardiovascular disease prevention in diabetes
- Professor Brian Kennon, Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
12.15
- Heart failure and diabetes
- Professor John McMurray, Professor of Medical Cardiology, University of Glasgow
12.45
- Oral poster presentation
12.55
- Panel question and answer session
13.05
- Lunch break and poster viewing
Session 3: Endocrinology – Pituitary Disease
- Chair: Dr Paul Connelly & Dr Iona Galloway
14.05
- AIP Mutations and Pituitary Tumours; Irish giants and Scottish connections
- Dr David Carty, Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary
14.30
- Functional Imaging of Pituitary Adenomas
- Dr Prakash Abraham, Consultant Endocrinologist, Albyn Hospital, Aberdeen
14.55
- Oral Poster Presentation
15.05
- Panel question and answer session
15.15
- Refreshment break and poster viewing
Session 4 – Adrenal Oncology
- Chair: Dr Marie Freel & Dr Helen Casey
15.40
- Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies & Radioisotopes in Adrenal Malignancy
- Dr Amy Martin, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Beatson Cancer Centre, Glasgow
16.05
- Adrenal Oncology – A surgeon’s perspective
- Miss Carol Watson, Consultant Endocrine Surgeon, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
16.30
- Panel question and answer session
16.40
- Award for best poster and oral presentation
16.45
- Thank you and close
Claiming your CPD
This conference offers 6 CPD points for everyone who attends. This can be claimed via your College account. CPD points will be available for up to one month after the conference. Where the conference has been recorded, these sessions will also be available. If you have any questions about claiming your CPD points, our Education team are happy to help.
Key information
Attending the conference
This event is an in person and online conference. That means you get the chance to join us both at the College or from the comfort of your own home.
Coming to the College: For those joining us in Glasgow, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as lunch prepared by our award-winning chefs.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.
Find out more about the best way to get to us.
Attending online: If you’re joining us remotely, details of how to dial in and any other information you need will be provided to you just before the date of the course.
If you’ve not received your joining instructions by the date of the conference, please reach out to the event lead. Their details can be found on this page.
Block Grant Scheme
As a Scottish trainee, you can now attend multiple specialist conferences for a one-off study leave payment of £150, further details on how to apply can be found here. When you have your Study Leave ID number, please email the coordinator directly so your place can be booked.
Poster competition
Submissions for the poster competition are now closed. The top submissions will be invited to present their entry as part of the conference, with the winner announced at the end. All other accepted abstracts will feature as part of a digital showcase which can be viewed during conference breaks.
If you’re participating at this conference, or hope to submit a poster competition entry to a future conference, then take a look at our guidelines below for more information.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the coordinator. Their details can be found below.
Thank you to our partners and sponsors
Gallery
Some images from similar conferences at the College.
