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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 8h

EASO was pleased to participate in the 12th ESE Young Endocrinologists and Scientists Meeting in Milan 🇮🇹, an important event for early career professionals in endocrinology, bringing together 200+ participants for exchange, development and networking.

EASO ECN at the 12th ESE Young Endocrinologists and Scientists (EYES) Meeting 2025 - EASO

The 12th ESE Young Endocrinologists and Scientists (EYES) Meeting, held 26-28 September 2025 in Milan, Italy, was an important event for early career professionals in endocrinology. With more than…

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 12h

Nominations for the Prestigious Obesity Prize for Excellence are now open! 🏆

This award recognises outstanding research or technological contributions to understanding obesity, its aetiology, complications, prevention and treatment.

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 17h

Meet new EASO Obesity ECN board member Dr Andrej Belančić, Specialist in Clinical Pharmacology from Croatia. 🇭🇷

Learn more about his scientific work, which focuses on clinical pharmacology, obesity, and associated metabolic diseases.

Andrej Belančić, Croatia - EASO

Dr. Andrej Belančić is a 31-year-old Specialist in Clinical Pharmacology at the Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Croatia. He also holds the academic title of…

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 1d

This year, ObesityWeek® 2025 focuses on “Obesity as a Chronic Disease,” emphasising the need for a comprehensive approach to obesity care, including the prevention and treatment of its complications.

Join us in Atlanta, Nov 4-7th.

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 1d

Call for Abstracts from researchers from across the globe:

Abstract submissions are now open for the European Congress on Obesity #ECO2026, which will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, 12-15 May 2026. 🇹🇷

Deadline for submissions: 11 January 2026

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 1d

@easoobesity.bsky.socia and @novo-nordisk.bsky.social are delighted to announce that the Obesity Prize for Excellence and New Investigator Awards will continue annually through 2030!

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EASO – Novo Nordisk Foundation Obesity Prize for Excellence to continue annually through 2030 - EASO

The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) is delighted to announce the continuation of the EASO – Novo Nordisk Foundation Obesity Prize for Excellence in 2026, and annually through…

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 1d

EASO Grade-Based Framework for the Pharmacological Treatment of Obesity and its Complications

Learn more with Barbara McGowan with our 5-Minute CPD e-learning programme.

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 2d

A new insights report, commissioned by West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) UK explores the human, social, and financial impact of obesity across the region, revealing a need for a more connected system of care.

Understanding Obesity: More than Weight - EASO

A new insights report, commissioned by West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) developed by Brightsparks Agency, explores the human, social, and financial impact of obesity across the region.…

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 2d

Join the next EASOCOMs session will focus on the intersection between obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

🗓️ Tues 28 Oct at 11:30am UK / 12:30pm Paris

Registration is now open: easo.org/coms-webinar...

The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to the SWEET project team on the publication of their important new study, “Effect of sweeteners and sweetness enhancers on weight management and gut microbiota composition in individuals with overweight or obesity: the SWEET Study,”

Effect of sweeteners and sweetness enhancers on weight management and gut microbiota composition in individuals with overweight or obesity: the SWEET study - EASO

This research, based on a multi centre randomised control trial, looked at the use of sweeteners and sweetness enhancers (S&SE) instead of sugar can help people with weight maintenance following…

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 3d

Semaglutide or tirzepatide should be first-line medication treatment for people living with obesity and complications, according to the new EASO framework for the pharmacological treatment of obesity and its complications published in @NatureMedicine

Semaglutide and tirzepatide recommended as first-line treatment of obesity and most of its complications in new guidance from European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) - EASO

Semaglutide or tirzepatide should be the first line treatment for people living with obesity and most of its complications, according to a new framework for the pharmacological treatment of obesity…

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 3d

Looking forward to this episode of THE EVIDENCE focused on obesity management medications on BBC World Service featuring EASOobesity OMTF co-chair Barbara McGowan - live Saturday from 19.06 BST and on iPlayer thereafter! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 4d

Welcome to the EASO Obesity ECN board Matt Harris, a senior surgical resident and PhD fellow from the UK. 🇬🇧

Matt is committed to advancing collaborative research and building bridges between early-career clinicians and scientists.

Read more:

Matt Harris, United Kingdom - EASO

Matt is a senior surgical resident in the UK and PhD fellow in cancer data science at Manchester Cancer Research Centre and Leeds Clinical Trials Research Unit. His research focuses on the…

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 4d

Increasing evidence suggests that the GLP-1 system is implicated in alcohol and other substance use disorders, and that GLP-1-based therapies may have therapeutic relevance in alcohol use disorder (AUD). New research:

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 4d

EASO is pleased to support CECON 2025 & RASO 2025, ➡️ 16–18 Oct in Iași 🇷🇴

The event will bring to the forefront patient-focused, multidisciplinary management of obesity, with specialists sharing evidence on prevention, assessment & treatment.

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 4d

A new report, More Than Weight: Exploring the Human, Social and Economic Cost of Obesity, released this week to coincide with #WorldMentalHealthDay, reveals strong links between obesity & mental health conditions in West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire.🇬🇧

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 5d

👋 Welcome, Dr Sohvi Lommi, a Postdoctoral Researcher from Finland 🇫🇮, to the EASO Obesity ECN Board.

She looks forward to contributing to the ECN mission and to engaging with like-minded colleagues.

Learn more:

Sohvi Lommi, Finland - EASO

Dr. Sohvi Lommi works as a postdoctoral researcher in the Public Health programme at the Folkhälsan Research Center in Helsinki, Finland. Her research focuses on conventional and non-conventional…

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 5d

The final approval in the Senate of a new law on obesity marks a historic turning point for Italy: obesity is officially recognised as a chronic, progressive, and relapsing disease requiring prevention, early diagnosis, and integrated care.

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 6d

📢 Designing Child-Centred Health Promotion Interventions.

Mario Silva and Raquel Martins will present on how to design, implement, and evaluate engaging health-promotion interventions for children and communities.

👉14th Oct - 4pm UK / 5pm Paris

ECN eLearning Hub Webinar: Designing Child-Centred Health Promotion Interventions, 14 October 2025 - EASO

Date: Tuesday, 14th October 2025 Time: 4-5pm UK / 5-6pm Paris Mario Silva, President of the Portuguese Childhood Obesity Association (APCOI), and Raquel Martins, Dietitian and PhD researcher, will…

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 6d

Meet EASO Obesity ECN board member - Dr Rebecca Evans, Postdoctoral Researcher from the UK.🇬🇧

Her research predominantly focuses on public health, specifically environmental factors influencing eating behaviour.

Learn more:

Rebecca Evans, United Kingdom - EASO

Rebecca is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Appetite and Obesity Research Group, Department of Psychology, Institute of Population Health at the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. She…

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 7d

Semaglutide or tirzepatide should be the first-line pharmacological treatment for people living with obesity and most of its complications, according to our new framework for the pharmacological treatment of obesity and its complications @natmed.nature.com

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 7d

Meet EASO Obesity ECN board member - Dr Laura Kudlek, Postdoctoral Researcher from Germany

As a member of the ECN Board, she looks forward to fostering connections among early-career researchers across Europe, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.

Laura Kudlek, Germany - EASO

Dr. Laura Kudlek is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. Her research focuses on developing scalable,…

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 8d

Join Barbara McGowan and learn how the new EASO algorithm is transforming obesity care by guiding clinicians to match pharmacotherapy to individual obesity-related complications, not just weight loss.

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 8d

The EASO obesity Physical Activity, Fitness and Function Working Group identified meaningful benefits to patients in the management of overweight and #obesity in adults.
>>>Goal 3 - Improve Physical Fitness

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 10d

👋Welcome Sabine Pawellek, PhD researcher and Research Associate from Germany, to the EASO Obesity ECN Board.

Her interdisciplinary background shapes her holistic approach to obesity treatment.

Learn more:

Sabine Pawellek, Germany - EASO

Sabine completed her Bachelor’s in Health Sciences at the Technical University of Munich and holds two Master’s degrees from Leipzig University in Sport Sciences and Pedagogical Psychology (focus on…

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