Nienke Biermasz

Prof. Nienke Biermasz is a Professor of Internal Medicine at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), specializing in endocrinology with a focus on pituitary diseases and multidisciplinary care for endocrine tumors. She holds roles in teaching Biomedical Sciences and Medicine at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research interests include translational neuroscience, vascular and regenerative medicine, and the impact of opioids on endocrine systems. Key contributions include studies on oral octreotide efficacy in acromegaly and a seminal scientific statement on opioid-induced endocrinopathies. She actively publishes in high-impact journals like JCEM and collaborates internationally.