ECN eLearning Hub

This webinar provided early career researchers with essential insights into complex systems approaches to obesity. Led by Professor Harry Rutter, the session explored the importance of conceptualising obesity as a complex systems issue and its implications for evidence generation, public health action, and policy development. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of how a systems-based approach […]

This webinar provided early career researchers with essential insights into the pathophysiology of obesity. Led by Professor Alex Miras, Professor of Endocrinology at Ulster University and member of the NICE obesity management guidelines committee, the session explored the traditional perception of obesity, the scientific foundations of its causes, and strategies to communicate obesity as a […]

This webinar provided early career researchers with essential insights into epidemiology in obesity research. Led by Dr. Sarah Cuschieri, MD, PhD, PhD, the session covered the fundamentals of epidemiological study design, including cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control studies, highlighting their benefits, limitations, and practical applications. Attendees also gained a deeper understanding of how to apply these […]

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 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.