Early Career Network

Established in 2005, the EASO Early Career Network (ECN) acts as an informal community for early career professionals to collaborate on projects and share experiences and expertise. The Network is recognised by EASO as an integral part of the organisation. Training and education opportunities are available to members of the network by application. The ECN initiative is represented at the annual European Congress on Obesity, where the ECN community have an opportunity to meet, interact and share ideas with colleagues from around the world.

As we all transition to a world where COVID-19 has become an ongoing feature of education, teaching, clinical practice and advocacy work, we are working to further develop the online network and we look forward to engaging with you.

New Early Career Network Board Announced

EASO welcomes board members to the rebranded and revitalised network for early career professionals. The Early Career Network (ECN) has been expanded to offer affiliation to undergraduates and recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in an obesity related field. We encourage public health students and practitioners as well as those involved in public policy whether at local, national, or regional to consider joining the network. We are reaching out to sister societies in fields related to obesity and related disease areas to consider becoming involved in the ECN.

The new Board spans a variety of professional interests, national representation and expertise, from basic science, nutrition and medical practice, childhood obesity, and public health.

Please join us in welcoming the new directors Niamh Arthurs (Ireland), Bedia Fulya Calikoglu (Turkey), Cilius Esmann Fonvig (Denmark), Lisa Heggie (UK), Britt Wang Jensen (Denmark), and Bram Berntzen (Finland). We will keep you updated on training and educational opportunities, networking and mentorship.

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EASO 2022 ECN Winter School

EASO Early Career Network Winter School

1-3 December 2022 in Seville, Spain

Applications to participate in the Winter School is now closed to Network Members

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Get Involved with the EASO Early Career Network (ECN)

The ECN is a community for students and early career professionals interested in obesity to collaborate, learn together, share experiences.

Connect

To get involved, get connected! Learn about the ECN and help us learn more about you, too. SIgn up and complete our Network form: https://easo.org/education/easo-early-career-network/ecn-application-form/

Share your Experiences

Networking within and across Europe and globally, sharing your research interests and clinical experiences are a key part of being involved in the ECN consortium.

Learn about EASO education and training opportunities

In addition to the ECN Schools, we offer annual awards for the best ECN thesis and research awards in fields related to obesity, including basic science, clinical research, public health and childhood obesity. Learn more via the EASO website www.easo.org

Explore EASO resources

The EASO website has information about key issues in obesity. Learn more about the science of obesity, research, policy and advocacy; Network members are eligible to participate in many of our events. www.easo.org

European Congress on Obesity

The annual European Congress on Obesity offers an excellent opportunity to connect and share experiences with your peers and with experts in your field. Learn more on the EASO
website. https://easo.org/congress/

Get Social

Join the EASO ECN social media community. Follow us, like our posts, comment and share:

facebook.com/EASOobesityECN
twitter.com/EASOobesityECN

linkedin.com/groups/12656480/

Sign up for the EASO Newsletter and ECN Bulletins: www.easo.org/about-easo/contact-easo/

ECN e-Learning Hub

We’re launching a new Hub for the network with monthly training meet-ups! Join the network to learn more.

Leadership opportunities

Volunteer to coordinate meetups within your country or region. The ECN board will be happy to help you organise meet-ups. Contact us at ecn@easo.org

Young Investigators at a recent Summer School, sitting on a bench

Early Career Network aims to:

  • Facilitate networking among new and early career European scientists and students of clinical practice across disciplines related to obesity across the life-course
  • Provide an arena for the exchange of ideas and best practices between experts and experts-to-be in an friendly, informal environment
  • Improve opportunities for future collaboration and consultation, advocacy and public health improvement around our common goal: preventing, treating, and addressing obesity, it’s causes and consequences.
Young Investigators at a recent Summer School take part in outdoor activities with a canine companion

Early Career professionals are individuals who:

  • Are currently registered in an undergraduate or post-graduate course of study related to obesity or have received a masters, PhD or other relevant postgraduate degree within the past five years, or an MD within the past eight years, and/or:
  • Currently hold (or are applying to hold) an entry level position — e.g., junior doctor, post-doctoral fellow, lecturer, instructor, assistant professor, public health manager or public policy coordinator at an established academic/research institution, NGO or public health institution /authority

ECN Awards

ECN at ECO

ECN WINTER SCHOOL

ECN SPOTLIGHTS
Early Career Network

Become a part of the EASO Early Career Network consortium

Join the Network

New Investigators Awards Childhood Obesity

New Investigators Award Basic Science

New Investigator Awards Clinical Research