ECN eLearning Hub

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.

This event features the 2023 EASO – Novo Nordisk Foundation (EASO – NNF) New Investigator Award winners, who will discuss their research and explain how they plan to use their EASO – NNF research grants of 300,000 DKK to advance their work. More information here.

This online event features Dr Paul Christiansen, Senior Lecturer in statistics at the University of Liverpool (UK). In this 1-hour session, Dr Christiansen will share practical tips for success with statistics and address common stumbling blocks faced by researchers when analysing data in the realm of obesity research. More information here.

This online session features Dr Jens-Christian Holm, Associate Professor, Consultant, and the Head of The Children’s Obesity Clinic and The HOLBAEK Study at Holbæk University Hospital (Denmark). During this one-hour session, Dr Holm provides insight into the core aspects of obesity as a chronic disease, and refers the audience to useful published research which helps […]

Mr Ken Clare and Prof Louisa Ells (UK) defined the concept of public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE) in obesity research and explored how PPIE enhances study design, relevance, and outcomes. ECN members gained insights into practical strategies and methods for incorporating PPIE into obesity research. Tips and suggestions for fostering meaningful collaboration and […]

Senior experts in public health, non-profit organisations and the pharmaceutical industry discussed their personal career journeys in the field of obesity which have taken them to positions outside of traditional academia. The expert panel gave insight into the key lessons they have learned throughout their careers and offered advice to the early career audience.