EASO represents the European obesity community

The leading voice of obesity science, medicine and community in Europe, we represent scientists, obesity specialists, physicians, health care practitioners, public health practitioners and patients.

Established in 1986, EASO is a federation of professional membership associations from 36 countries.

Save the Date! The 30th European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2023) will take place 17-20 May 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.

COMs Summit and Best of #ECO2022

28 – 30 September 2022, Istanbul, Turkey

EASO COMs members are warmly invited to join us for the COMs Summit / Best of ECO 28-30 September in Istanbul. Registration is free of charge and 1 person from each COM is also entitled to receive free accommodation. We look forward to welcoming you in Istanbul.

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EASO Early Career Network Winter School

We are pleased to announce that applications for the 2022 EASO Early Career Network Winter School in Seville, Spain are open. Register to become a member of the EASO Early Career Network to be eligible to apply to join senior faculty and colleagues for this prestigious course.

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Content from the ECO2022 Platform is available to delegates through mid-November

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EASO Masterclass in the Prevention and Management of Obesity

The 2022 EASO Masterclass in the Prevention and Management of Obesity took place in Annecy, France between the 11 – 15 July 2022

Face to face training with EASO: we’re back!

Vilasini Bhaskaran, reflects on her experience at the EASO Masterclass Series in Annecy

Louise Tully: Best Thesis Award

Join EASO and the Early Career Network Board in congratulating Louise Tully, winner of the 2022 Best Thesis Award for her work on digital healthcare for children with obesity.

EASO Statement on Ukraine

We, the Trustees and Executive Committee of EASO, herein call on our fellow medical and scientific associations to join us in strongly condemning the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.

EASO Update 2021

COVID-19 and Obesity

EASO supports dissemination of science-based information and common sense evidence-based updates, recommendations and guidance relevant to clinical and patient communities via this website and our social media. We are committed to sharing information and guidance from credible sources.

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We are delighted to share this thoughtful video developed by our friends at Obesity Canada, a charitable organisation with membership that includes healthcare professionals, policy makers, researchers and people interested in obesity. The mission of Obesity Canada is to improve the lives of Canadians living with obesity through research, education and advocacy.

The Challenges of Obesity in the UK

In conjunction with Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Rachel Batterham has developed a fascinating and highly watchable video highlighting the challenges of obesity in the UK, which has come into clear view during the COVID19 pandemic.