Dr Sofia Llahana (Chair)

Associate Professor | London

Dr Sofia Llahana is Associate Professor (Research) in Advanced Practice and Endocrinology and an NIHR Advanced Fellow at City St George’s, University of London. She is an internationally recognised clinical academic with over 20 years’ experience, leading a translational research programme focused on behaviour change, digital health, and self-management in rare endocrine conditions. Her work integrates behavioural science, clinical endocrinology, and patient co-design to improve outcomes for people with adrenal and pituitary disorders. She has secured over £800,000 in research funding since 2022 and leads national and international collaborations, including a European Society of Endocrinology-endorsed study involving over 100 partners worldwide. Sofia works closely with patient advocacy groups to co-produce research and is committed to advancing equitable, patient-centred care through innovation, policy, and education.