Basic Science Working Group

The Basic Science Working Group forms a network of European and international experts, working in basic and discovery science. 

The EASO Basic Science Working Group will comprise the following members:

  • 2 x Co-Chairs
  • Ex Officio – EASO Executive Director
  • Expert members shall recruited on a temporary basis for specific projects based on availability and relevant expertise

The EASO Basic Science Working Group will form a network of European and international experts, working in basic and discovery science in the field of obesity and obesity related complications, offering expert opinion and input to EASO activities.

The Basic Science Working Group will report to the Executive Committee via its Co-Chairs who shall be invited from time to time to report to relevant Executive Committee meetings.
The permanent membership of the Basic Science Working Group will be appointed by the EASO Executive Committee and shall serve a term of 3 years. Each member may be appointed for a maximum of 2 full terms.

WORKING GROUP CHAIRS

Co-Chairs

  • Maria del Mar Malagon (Spain)

Terms of Reference

  • To create a network of obesity researchers and scientists across the EASO member countries
  • To identify hot topics and areas of interest in obesity science, and prepare expert statements and recommendations
  • To contribute to the development of ECO programmes via membership of the Programme Organising Committee (POC)
  • To develop topic specific Teaching Sessions and/or Symposia at each ECO
  • To contribute the to the development of Masterclass, ECN and Teaching school programmes
  • To contribute to EASO symposia and sessions at relevant partner society congresses where appropriate.