The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) has raised significant concerns about the recent Lancet Commission report on the definition and diagnostic criteria of pre-clinical obesity, highlighting potential risks to obesity management and patient care.
THE SECOND HUNDRED DAYS
EASO President Professor Volkan Yumuk reflects on the highlights of his second hundred days. Click on the video to watch.
LATE BREAKING ABSTRACTS
The #ECO2025 late-breaking abstract submission system is open!
Share your breaking science and clinical innovation with the world. The deadline for receipt of your abstracts is 28th February 2025.
5-MINUTE CPD: UNLOCKING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN OBESITY CARE
The EASO 5-Minute CPD is an e-learning programme based around compelling, evidence-based micro-learning modules. Each module addresses a very specific topic or research question and provides pragmatic and actionable learning. Content is developed and delivered by international Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and leading organisations working in academia, clinical intervention, policy, public health and research.
32ND EUROPEAN CONGRESS ON OBESITY
ECO2025 Early Rate Registration closes 28th February 2025
Registration is now open for #ECO2025!
Early rate discounts are available until 28th February – don’t delay as hotel accommodation is limited.
Programme details have now been published online; visit the website for full details.
We look forward to hosting you in Venice!
EASO NEWS
Special Collection in EJIM: Obesity in Older Adults
The special edition, which focuses on obesity management in older age, is a joint effort between The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) and The European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM). The collection is available open access in EJIM.
German National Teaching Course: DAG Young Scientist Academy
On December 6, 2024, the very first DAG Young Scientist Academy took place at the Charité in Berlin under the organizational supervision of the DAG Young Scientist Group. Scientific ideas and projects from a total of 17 participants were exchanged and discussed.
A framework for the diagnosis, staging and management of obesity in adults
The European Association for the Study of Obesity published an important paper in Nature Medicine outlining an updated framework on the diagnosis, staging, and management of obesity in adults, emphasising understanding obesity as an adiposity-based chronic disease. The framework focuses on comprehensive, personalized evaluation and management strategies with the objective of improving health.
- A new framework for the diagnosis, staging and management of obesity in adults
- Professor Luca Busetto responds to the new EASO publication in Nature Medicine
- Professor Gijs Goossens comments on the new publication in Nature Medicine
SPOTLIGHT: ECN, AWARDS AND COMs
Congratulations to Andreea Cuidin and the Vall d’Hebron University Obesity Unit
This marks Spain’s first national recognition for excellence in obesity care, affirming obesity as a chronic disease that deserves comprehensive, patient-centered treatment.
EASO ECN Interview with Dr Walter Vena
Walter Vena is a Medical Doctor specialising in Endocrinology and Metabolism and a Clinical Research Assistant at Hunimed University. His main interest are male reproduction and gonadal dysfunction.
Meet Dr. Laurence Dobbie from the United Kingdom
Learn more about Dr Laurence Dobbie and his interest in bariatric tourism and the relationship between ethnicity and obesity.
Meet Sara Basilico, ECN Poster Competition Winner
EASO ECN 2024 Winter School delegate Sara Basilico presents and discusses her winning poster.
Meet the Adult COMs: Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital, Spain
Learn more about Dr Albert Lecube and the Adult COM’s multidisciplinary team consisting of three endocrinologists, one psychologist, two nutritionists, and one exercise expert.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Obesity Phenotypes: Understanding Differences and Implications for Management: EASO COMs Webinar
Today, 28th January 2025, 11:30am UK / 12:30pm Paris
Webinar: Clinical Insights for Obesity Management: Past, Present, and Future
The Obesity Society expert faculty will explain advances in obesity management and discuss how you can apply best practices to enhance patient health outcomes.
Saturday, 8th February 2025, 10:30am – 12:30pm ET
EASO eLearning Hub: The Pathophysiology of Obesity
Dr Alex Miras, Professor of Endocrinology at Ulster University (UK) and member of the NICE obesity management guidelines committee, will present on the pathophysiology of obesity and the fundamentals of obesity as a chronic disease.
Tuesday, 18th February 2025, 4pm UK / 5pm Paris
Body and Brain: Co-Occurrence of Cardiometabolic and Mental Diseases
A new *FREE* e-learning course is now available, brought to you by the PRIME Horizon2020 consortium, in collaboration with ECNP and with support from CANDY and TIMESPAN Horizon2020.
This comprehensive course explores the relationships between insulinopathies (like type 2 diabetes & obesity) and mental and neurological disorders to help support healthcare professionals enhance patient care. The course is perfect for psychiatrists, neurologists, endocrinologists, dieticians, GPs, and other HCPs.
The International Symposium on In Vivo Body Composition
20-22 Feb 2025, Auckland, New Zealand
Obesity Medicine 2025, OMA Annual Conference
23-27 April 2025, Maryland, USA
The call for abstracts is now open!
Symposium on the Obesity Epidemic: Children and Teens
20th May April 2025, Denmark
30th EHMA European Health Management Conference
4-6 June 2025 in Rennes, France
The call for abstracts is now open!
24-25 October 2025 in Sweden
EASO WORKING GROUPS
Get involved with the EASO Psychology, Behaviour and Mental Health Working Group
Colleagues from the EASO COMs network—psychologists, mental health specialists, & behaviour change experts—are invited to register interest in joining the EASO Psychology, Behaviour, & Mental Health Working Group.
ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECN MEMBERS
Dr. Anne Christenson used the EASO ECN Development Fund Travel Grant to attend the 2024 COMs Summit in Spain, where she gained valuable insights into weight stigma. Hear about Anne’s experience.
Mireia Bustos Albar presented her PhD research on bioinformatics and machine learning approaches to studying childhood obesity, supported by the EASO ECN Development Fund Travel Grant.
OBESITY FACTS JOURNAL
Read the latest edition of OBESITY FACTS Journal
Obesity Facts 2024, Vol. 17, No 5
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.