ECN eLearning Hub

This eLearning Hub webinar and journal club focussed on the importance of standardised terminology in obesity research and healthcare. Dr Jennifer Baker discussed EASO’s new taxonomy initiative, which provides a common language for obesity and a standardised and consistent framework for defining and classifying obesity. This 1-hour session featured an overview of taxonomy development, key […]

The EASO – Novo Nordisk Foundation New Investigator Awards are offered annually in four key areas: Basic Science, Clinical Research, Childhood Obesity and Public Health. Each Award includes a 300,000 DKK research grant (approximately €40,000) to fund new research in obesity. This 1-hour webinar features 2023 and 2024 EASO – Novo Nordisk Foundation New Investigator […]

The EASO ECN eLearning Hub launch event focusses on advice for early career students and professionals on making an impact as a researcher or clinician in the field of obesity. More information here.

This interactive session aimed to help early career people optimise their conference experience by discussing what to do, who to meet, and how to prepare to get the most out of attendance. Tips dedicated to the upcoming 30th annual European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 17-20 May 2023 in Dublin, Ireland were included. More information here.

Dr Sharma discusses his personal career pathway and provides tips to early career professionals on how to maximise opportunities for effective career development in the field of obesity. More information here.

Dr Amy Ahern, obesity and diabetes specialist, shares expert advice with early career professionals on grant proposal writing and finding funding opportunities in obesity research. More information here.

This event features Dr Bart Van der Schueren, Chairman of the Belgian Association for the Study of Obesity, discussing how to translate obesity research into effective policy and practice. More information here.

This event features Dr. Michael Crotty, SCOPE certified General Practitioner and bariatric medicine specialist. Dr. Crotty shares his insights on the barriers to discussing weight with patients and best practices for discussing obesity in a clinical context. More information here.