Obesity researchers and professionals are invited to join this month’s EASO Early Career Network (ECN) eLearning Hub webinar and journal club, “Using a Common Language for Obesity”. Join us Tuesday, 22nd October 2024, 4-5pm UK / 5-6pm Paris
Topic: A high-performing, resilient healthcare system requires a common, precise, and scientifically accurate language, used by all stakeholders. This has been lacking in obesity. EASO launched a taxonomy initiative to standardise language used in obesity — from policy to practice. Words matter – accurate framing and consistent terminology are crucial for diagnosis, treatment, research, communication, policymaking, and patient outcomes. This unified approach aligns stakeholders appropriately and leads to better management of obesity as a chronic, relapsing non-communicable disease.
Speaker: Dr Jennifer Baker, Head of Lifecourse Epidemiology at the Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Copenhagen University Hospital-Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Denmark.
Journal Club discussion: Delegates are encouraged to read EASO’s new obesity taxonomy (Bowman-Busato et al., 2024) before the session, and to bring questions for the taxonomy’s principal author, Dr Jennifer Baker. Consider asking questions such as, “Was there a broad enough representation of stakeholders in the development of this taxonomy?” and “What are the potential challenges in implementing this taxonomy in real-world settings?”. For more information on this new taxonomy, see here.
Schedule (Paris time):
- 5:00-5:05pm: Welcome and introduction
- 5:05-5:35pm: Overview of the importance of a common language in obesity for healthcare, research, and policy; taxonomy development and key themes; application of the taxonomy and impact for the field of obesity
- 5:35-6:00pm: Journal Club discussion, close
Register to join this event online, here.
EASO ECN Board members will host the event. If you are a student or early career professional with an interest in obesity but are not yet a member of the ECN, you are encouraged to sign up here.
The Novo Nordisk Foundation has provided support to the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) for Early Career Network development activities. The Novo Nordisk Foundation has had no influence over award selection or meeting agendas.