ECN eLearning Hub

This EASO ECN-EASD Early Career Academy joint webinar explored the value of collaboration between the obesity and diabetes research and clinical communities. Speakers highlighted the shared challenges across both fields, and emphasised how interdisciplinary collaboration can strengthen research, improve patient care, and support career development. Presentations also introduced early career opportunities within both networks, including […]

This ECN eLearning Hub webinar explored how the Italian Obesity Law emerged as a landmark policy achievement and what it could mean as a model for wider European action. Professor Paolo Sbraccia (EASO Treasurer) reflected on the recognition of obesity as a chronic, progressive, relapsing disease and shared practical insights from the legislative process, highlighting […]

This webinar examined why diversity in obesity clinical trials is critical for generating evidence that supports safe, effective, and equitable care for people living with obesity. Dr Dimitri Pournaras (North Bristol NHS Trust and University of Bristol) discussed how trial population characteristics influence the development and real-world use of obesity pharmacotherapy, drawing on findings from […]

This webinar examined how community-based obesity interventions can be designed, implemented, and evaluated to support effective and sustainable obesity care. Dr Julia Mueller (University of Cambridge) presented a structured approach to developing complex interventions, drawing on the Medical Research Council framework and examples from behavioural and digital weight management research. The session explored the importance […]

This webinar examined how polygenic prediction is advancing understanding of obesity risk across the life course. Professor Ruth Loos, Vice Executive Director and Group Leader at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, University of Copenhagen, presented recent findings from large-scale genetic studies identifying over 9,000 variants associated with adiposity. The session discussed […]

This webinar explored how to design engaging, evidence-informed health promotion interventions for children. Two expert speakers highlighted practical design principles and the use of storytelling, gamification, and digital tools, presenting the “Heróis da Fruta” case study as a model for community-based, child-centred approaches. Read the full webinar advertisement, here.

This webinar introduced the latest evidence on eating psychopathology after metabolic surgery. Assistant Professor Eva Conceição explored how disordered eating behaviours affect recovery and wellbeing, the challenges of applying DSM-5 diagnostic criteria post-surgery, and the complex links between eating disorders, obesity, and mental health. Attendees gained insights into current approaches to treatment and care, and […]

This webinar provided early career researchers with key insights into the growing evidence base on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their significance for public health. Dr Zoé Colombet and Dr Yanaina Chavez-Ugalde explored consumption patterns, health risks, and classification challenges, while Professor Emma Boyland discussed the influence of UPF marketing and the need for stronger policy […]