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 […]

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.

In this webinar, members of the ECN learned how to effectively engage scientific audiences and elevate research impact, with specific focus on obesity. Dr Baker gave advice to attendees on the development of compelling messaging tailored to scientific communities, including discussion of visual abstracts, posters, and oral presentations. Dr Baker covered the importance of storytelling […]

This 1-hour webinar on “Person-first Language, Weight Bias & Implications for Obesity Research” was led by Dr Ximena Ramos Salas and hosted by the EASO Early Career Network (ECN). Dr Ximena Ramos Salas, Chair of Bias 180, provided ECN members with a comprehensive exploration of the implications of weight biases for obesity research, discussing the […]