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Two expert speakers from the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) took part in the Economist Summit on #Obesity in Brussels today. EASO President Volkan Demirhan Yumuk and EASO Early Career Network Member Georgia Colleluori.
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Join MEPs @JerkovicRomana and @AurelijusVeryga from the informal Parliamentary interest group MEPs for Action on Obesity at the Economics of Obesity and Metabolic Health Summit on June 10th in Brussels. easo.org/economics-of-obesit… @EASOpresident
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It was indeed an amazing #ECO2026
Our first post- #ECO2026 video is live! What did you most enjoy about the congress? Planning is already underway for #ECO2027 - the 34th EASO & 15th @ifso_ec Congress Save the dates: 18-21 May 2027, Munich, Germany vimeo.com/1194534995/aad3e21…
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@TryggviHelgason, paediatrician in Iceland, will co-chair a session on childhood obesity at #ECO2026 in Istanbul. The session will showcase new research, including GLP-1s and other developments, providing practical insights to advance clinical management. ➡️ May 14th, 11:30am
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Join Professor Barbara McGowan at #ECO2026 for an update on obesity pharmacotherapy. The session will share evidence-based guidance on using pharmacotherapies and new developments from this year, with practical insights for clinicians. 🗓️May 13th at 4:30 pm. @Barbara14273674
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Replying to @TryggviHelgason
@TryggviHelgason, paediatrician in Iceland, will co-chair a session on childhood obesity at #ECO2026 in Istanbul. The session will showcase new research, including GLP-1s and other developments, providing practical insights to advance clinical management. ➡️ May 14th, 11:30am
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Introducing Dr Sabine Pawellek, member of the ECN Board and PhD researcher. Learn more about how her interdisciplinary background shapes her holistic approach to obesity treatment. Watch here: vimeo.com/1155699777/bc455bc…
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🏆#WorldObesityDayEurope Winners Announced The EASO Award for Best Collaborative Project was won by OBEClust – The European Cluster of Obesity Research Projects. Learn more about the winners and the awards: woday.eu/wod-europe-awards/w… @EASOPresident @ECPObesity
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Ahead of World Obesity Day on 4 March 2026, together with the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO), we are pleased to announce the winners of the World Obesity Day Europe Awards 2025. Presented annually, the awards recognise impactful activities and initiatives delivered across Europe to mark World Obesity Day and advance understanding of obesity as a chronic disease. 2025 winners: • Adipositas Verband Deutschland e.V., Germany • SFO, Iceland • La Mattina Dopo odv, Italy • OBEClust, Europe • The Israeli Forum for the Prevention of Weight Bias, Ariel University and Assuta Medical Center, Israel • PAS GRAS, Portugal More details of all the winners can be found on the World Obesity Day Europe website - bit.ly/4azEn4a Well done and congratulations to all award winners. #AddressingObesityTogether #WodEurope #WorldObesityDay #ObesityDay2025
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EASO is pleased to join with @ECPObesity in congratulating all of the winners of the 2025 World Obesity Day Awards. Learn more about the awards and the winners here:  woday.eu/wod-europe-awards/w… 🌟Apply for the 2026 Awards on the World Obesity Day Europe website
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Foster a supportive, judgment-free environment for patients when discussing #obesity Join us on @ObesityDayEU ➡️ 4th March 2026 #WODEurope @PCDEurope @EASOPresident @ConscienHealth @ObesityAction @ECPObesity
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Meet Dr Rebecca Evans, member of the ECN Board and Postdoctoral Researcher from the UK. Her research focuses on the food environment, examining nutrition labelling and the effects of food marketing on children's eating behaviour. Watch the video: vimeo.com/1155690841/09a6067…
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The EASO Nutrition Working Group, led by @MonicaBullo 🇪🇸and @WakolbingerMa 🇦🇹, is a network of European nutrition experts, working in nutrition research and nutrition practices in the field of obesity and obesity related complications. Learn more: vimeo.com/1142064106?fl=pl&f…
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An important #obesity event, that is one of many taking place across Europe to mark #WODEurope and #AddressingObesityTogether on March 4
March 4th is World Obesity Day! The informal EU parliamentary interest group, @MEPObesityGroup, will host a high-level discussion in the European Parliament: Addressing Obesity as a Gateway Disease - Why Europe Must Act Now! ➡️ Save the Date!
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Yes, language matters! @EASOobesity @EasoPresident
The term “obesity prevention” can be confusing and misunderstood: ➕ Aims of different approaches ➕ Appropriate outcomes to measure ➕ How different approaches should be designed & implemented ➕ What can be achieved realistically Read more: easo.org/distinguishing-heal…
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Our programme organising committee (POC) groups are busy here in Istanbul Türkiye 🇹🇷 reviewing abstracts, identifying symposia and planning your #ECO2026, 12-15 May. Late breaking abstracts submission are still open! eco2026.org @AndreeaCiudin1 @EASOpresident @PCDEurope @JasonCGHalford
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And we’re off! The @EASOobesity programme organising committee (POC) is meeting in Istanbul to review abstracts, symposiums suggestions and to plan your #ECO2026, taking place 12-15 May in Istanbul 🇹🇷 eco2026.org @EASOpresident @PCDEurope @ECPObesity
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The #ECO2026 late-breaking abstract submission system is open! Share your breaking science and clinical innovation with the world. The deadline for receipt of your abstracts is 27th February 2026. eco2026.org/?p=home @EASOobesityECN #obesity @EASOpresident
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📢The EASO Algorithm for the pharmacological treatment of obesity and its complications has been published in @NatureMedicine Developed using rigorous analysis, it provides clinically relevant guidance for personalised medication management. nature.com/articles/s41591-0… @busetto_luca
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EASO looks forward to #WODEurope on 4th March 2026! @EASOobesity and @ECPObesity support World Obesity Day 2026. Are you ready? Follow and support #WorldObesityDayEurope #obesity #WODEurope
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