

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 International Acromegaly Community Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON ONLY USING THIS LINK- 1 PERSON PER REGISTRATIONAbout this EventAre you an Acromegaly patient? Acromegaly Community knows that living with a rare disease can be difficult to navigate. Please join us and take this opportunity to learn about the proper management of Acromegaly from top physicians. This conference focuses on education as well as communal and emotional support for patients. Join us as we work towards empowering patients through education.Accomodations:Will be updated as soon as link is provided. Current rate is $169 per night.Home2 Suites by Hilton, 3150 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012Event Summary:Acromegaly Community GroupStart Date: Friday, October 16, 2026End Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026Last Day to Book: September 23, 2026Hotel offering your special $169 group rate: Home2 Suites by Hilton*Breakfast will be provided to hotel guests. Lunch (Saturday) will be provided at Barrow Neurological Institute.Travel &amp; Cost AssistanceAcromegaly Community is committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent patients from accessing education and support.A limited number of travel scholarships are available for members who demonstrate financial need. To be considered, applicants must complete a brief scholarship application and sign a participation agreement outlining the terms of the award.We firmly believe that education is one of the most powerful tools in managing a rare condition — and we are here to help make that possible.We look forward to seeing you there!Note: You must be a current member in good standing to attend any of our programming.Sample agenda is from our 2024 meeting with Barrows, will update and add even more speakers as we work on the schedule.Friday🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PMMeet and Greet - Sonntag Pavilion Meeting SpaceSaturday🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:10 AMSaturday Welcome🕑: 08:10 AM - 08:30 AMAI project for earlier diagnosis of AcromegalyHost: Michael Cusimano, MD, MHPE, FRCS, DABSNS,  PhD, FACS🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AMSponsorship Videos🕑: 08:45 AM - 10:30 AMEndocrinology/NeurosurgeryHost: Kevin Yuen, MBChB,  MD, FRCP (UK), FACE, FEAAInfo: Overview of acromegaly with Dr. Kevin Yuen with clinical guidelines to treat.  Zoom in from the Operating Room with live pituitary surgery with Dr. Andrew Little.🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMPhysiatryHost: Grace Maloney, MDInfo: A physiatrist is a physician who has received specialized training in physical medicine and rehabilitation.  Physiatry is the branch of medicine emphasizing the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of disorder that produce temporary or permanent functional impairment.🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch Provided🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMPhysical TherapyHost: Janice Zook P.T., OCS, CSCSInfo: What role does physical therapy play in improving health and wellness of acromegaly patients and how it can improve quality of life.Tracks - Choose your track! 🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PMTrack 1: Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency- Eller Meeting RoomHost: Kevin Yuen, MBChB,  MD, FRCP (UK), FACE, FEAAInfo: Patients can deal with hormone deficiencies post surgery.  Learn how to manage cortisol properly if low post surgery, radiation or apoplexy.  🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PMTrack 2: Ophthalmology- Sonntag Meeting RoomHost: Karl Golnik, MDInfo: Pituitary tumors can press on the optic nerve leading to a loss peripheral vision. Learn more about the impacts of visual loss.🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PMTrack 3: Weight Management- Goldman Meeting RoomHost: Tirissa J. Reid, M.D., DABOMInfo: Acromegaly affects an individuals metabolism, which often leads to excessive weight gain. Hear how weight management can improve quality of life.🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PMTrack 1: Dentistry- Eller Meeting RoomHost: J. Michael Thompson, DDSInfo: Get a better understanding of how acromegaly changes teeth, jaw bones and what can be done to improve.🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PMTrack 2: Radiation Oncology- Sonntag Meeting RoomHost: William Kennedy, MDInfo: What role does Radiation Oncology play in the treatment of acromegaly and when should you choose this option.🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PMTrack 3: Rheumatology- Goldman Meeting RoomHost: David Clemmons, MDInfo: Learn how degenerative arthropathy and other rheumatologic syndromes effect bone, mineral metabolism and bone disease associated with acromegaly.🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:50 PMTrack 1:Dematology- Eller Meeting RoomHost: Hershel Dobkin, MD, FAADInfo: Oily skin with large pores, excessive sweating, pigmented skin tags, and psoriasis are some common dermal symptoms. What  can be done to subside these symptoms.🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:50 PMTrack 2: Rheumatology- Sonntag Meeting RoomHost: David Clemmons, MDInfo: Learn how degenerative arthropathy and other rheumatologic syndromes effect bone, mineral metabolism and bone disease associated with acromegaly.🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:50 PMTrack 3: Weight Management- Goldman Meeting RoomHost: Tirissa J. Reid, M.D., DABOMInfo: Acromegaly affects an individuals metabolism, which often leads to excessive weight gain. Hear how weight management can improve quality of life.🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PMClosing/Announce any evening eventsSunday🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:05 AMSunday Welcome🕑: 08:05 AM - 09:00 AMSleep SpecialistHost: Joyce Lee-Iannotti, MDInfo: Obstruction of the upper airway may develop due to enlargement of the tongue and thickening of the tissues of the larynx causing sleep apnea. How can a sleep specialist help? 🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMHeadache ExpertHost: Kerry Knievel, DOInfo: What causes headaches in acromegaly patients? How can a headache expert help provide relief and solutions.🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMEmotional SupportHost: Catherine Jonas, CMC, LMFTInfo: What kind of emotional support do Acromegaly patients need? What about friends and loved ones? Listen as we discuss techniques and options to provide needed support.🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMCounseling Breakout Groups- Women, Men, Family/Loved OnesHost: Catherine Jonas, Jonathan Kahan, Karen Strutynski🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PMClosing/Survey/Thank Sponsors
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Phoenix
- **state**: AZ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Barrow Neurological Institute
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- **full address**: Barrow Neurological Institute, 2910 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, United States

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- **organizer**: Acromegaly Community (https://allevents.in/org/acromegaly-community/17720720)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Barrow Neurological Institute, 2910 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, United States
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Acromegaly Community
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