PPIE in Action Meeting: Uniting Health Care Professionals, Patients, the Public & Scientists for Better Endocrine Research

Join us on Sunday 1 March from 4-6pm for insight and discussions, followed by networking with drinks and nibbles from 6-7pm

In this special fringe event from SfE BES 2026 we will be joined by colleagues from across the endocrine community to explore how meaningful collaboration with patients and the public can elevate the quality, relevance, and impact of your work.

This session will unpack the essentials of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE):

• What it really means in the context of endocrine research
• How to manage expectations on both sides
• What patient support groups should be asking for
• What researchers, clinicians, and nurses should be prepared to offer.

You’ll gain practical insight into building strong partnerships, creating effective networks, and establishing collaborations that support more inclusive and impactful endocrine research.  

This is an exclusive event for SfE BES 2026 ticket holders and can be purchased when booking your main conference ticket. The cost for the PPIE in Action meeting is £30, of which any remaining funds go towards sustaining our society outreach.

For those who have already purchased your tickets to SfE BES 2026, please re-visit your registration by clicking "manage your registration" in your confirmation email and entering your unique booking reference to add this additional event to your booking.

Full programme to follow.