Video Archive

This webinar focused on the intersection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and childhood obesity, a critical area for effective paediatric obesity management. Expert speakers presented recent data on the prevalence of obesity in children with ASD and explored potential unique risk factors contributing to its development. Practical strategies for managing obesity in children with ASD […]

This webinar focussed on the dermatological conditions associated with obesity, and included patient perspective on living with obesity and a skin condition. Clinical speakers provided an overview of common skin conditions like psoriasis, examining the underlying mechanisms linking skin issues to obesity. Preventive strategies were discussed to support effective clinical management and help mitigate the […]

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 […]

This webinar explored cardiovascular health in relation to childhood obesity, focusing on early identification and management of cardiovascular risk factors. Expert speakers discussed the scientific mechanisms linking childhood obesity with cardiovascular complications and presented practical strategies for population-level screening. The webinar aimed to enhance understanding of measures to improve childhood cardiometabolic health. More information here: […]

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.

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 […]