Member News, Resources and Opportunities June 2025

Member News, Resources and Opportunities June 2025

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Applications are now Open

Promotional poster for the Obesity Masterclass, held by EASO in Cascais, Lisbon, Portugal, on 20-22 November 2025, featuring a coastal scene with a lighthouse and buildings.

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Obesity Prevention and Management

Thursday 20th – Saturday 22nd, November 2025 – Cascais, Portugal

Teaching at the Masterclass will be delivered via lectures, group discussions and workshops. EASO will offer up to 50 places for this prestigious course. There is no registration fee and EASO will provide hotel accommodation and meals for successful applicants. Candidates will need to cover their own travel to Cascais, Portugal.

Application Deadline: 5th September 2025

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Promotional poster for ECN Masterclass at Hotel Cascais Miragem in Cascais, Portugal, 20-22 November 2025, with coastal view and event logos.2025 EASO Early Career Network Masterclass

Thursday 20th – Saturday 22nd, November 2025 – Cascais, Portugal

This residential educational course is open to early career researchers and healthcare practitioners, and will take place in Cascais, Portugal on 20-22 November 2025.

The Programme for 2025 will focus on ‘Hot Topics in Obesity’ with sessions addressing key issues in research, treatment and public health. Teaching will be interactive and delivered by European experts, and include both lectures and practical training.

You must meet the criteria to be eligible to apply for the ECN Masterclass

Application Deadline: 5th September 2025

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Additional Funding Opportunities for ECN Members

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EASO Early Career Network ECN Exchange Programme applications open for visits to European obesity research centres to support career progression and skill development.

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Infographic showing EASO congress stats: 97 countries, over 4,000 delegates, 72 sessions, 269 speakers. Event in Malaga, Spain, May 2025.

33rd European Congress on Obesity

Save the Date

The 33rd European Congress on Obesity (ECO2026) will take place 12-15 May 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye – SAVE THE DATES!

Poster for the 33rd European Congress on Obesity, May 2026 in Istanbul, featuring event details and colorful Istanbul landmarks with the phrase "I ♥ Istanbul.

We look forward to hosting you in Istanbul!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

EU PROJECTS

EASO plays a pivotal role as a dissemination partner and in shaping the strategic direction and policy development within various EU- funded research projects, including Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe initiatives.

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Infographic showcasing seven health organizations: Sophia (predictive health modeling), STAGE (healthy aging), Prevent EU (preventive cancer research), Bio-Streams (childhood obesity), EASO (obesity advocacy), Interact Europe (diet evaluations), and Better4U (diabetes risk reduction).