The Genetics of Obesity: Practical Implications for clinical practice and research

This event will hone in on the useful and actionable implications of the genetic influence on common obesity and the substantial heritability of variation in body weight. We will hear from experts in genetics/biology of obesity, as well as a patient representative who will share her experience of living with obesity and her views on how it would have affected both her perceptions and care if she had understood the biology and genetics of obesity.

6:30 pm – Welcome

6:35 pm – Giles Yeo – The Genetics of Obesity: Practical implications for behaviour, public perceptions and research

6:55 pm – Sadaf Farooqi – The Genetics of Obesity: Practical implications for clinical research and treatment

7:15 pm – Esther Waterhouse & Carly Hughes conversation about Lived Experience

7:35 pm – Interactive Q & A/Panel discussion with all panel members

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Event details

Date: March 7, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has provided sponsorship to the Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) to fully fund all costs for the development of this webinar, including creation, organisation, production and administration. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals will have no influence on the content and full editorial control remains the sole responsibility of ASO. None of the speakers will receive a fee for their participation in this webinar, and ASO will be fully responsible for engaging with participants.