Scotland

Scotland

 t the ASO Scotland Network, we aim to organise regular meetings, to bring together basic and applied researchers, practitioners and educators, patient groups, policy makers and industry agencies in Scotland. The ASO Scotland Network should be the focus for sharing of evidence to inform practice, aimed at reducing obesity and the harms arising from it.

Interested individuals, groups, and organisations are welcome to contribute ideas and efforts for future activities. Please contact Professor Alex Johnstone.

Local organising committee:

  • Professor Emilie Combet: Professor of Human Nutrition, University of Glasgow, emilie.combetaspray@glasgow.ac.uk
  • Olivia Wood: Intercalated BSc Public Health, University of Glasgow.
  • Prof Alex Johnstone: Human Nutrition, Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen, Alex.Johnstone@abdn.ac.uk
  • Dr Kevin Deans: Consultant Chemical Pathologist, Clinical Lead – Obesity Service, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, NHS Grampian, kevin.deans@nhs.scot
  • Dr William Cawthorn: Chancellor’s Fellow, Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, W.Cawthorn@ed.ac.uk
  • Dr Daniel Crabtree: Research Fellow, the Health Determinants Research Collaboration Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Council. dcrabtree@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
  • Dylan Powell: Lecturer in Public Health & Innovation, Faculty of Health Sciences & Sport, University of Stirling. dylan.powell@stirling.ac.uk 

Meetings

ASO-Scotland are supporting UKCO with a Member-Led Symposium at the UK Congress on Obesity 2025:

Session Title: A multidisciplinary approach to current issues in weight management

  • Session Date: UKCO Day 1 – 10th September 2025
  • Session Time: 2pm – 3.15pm

Session Speakers Listed:

  • Dr Fiona Campbell (fiona.campbell31@nhs.scot) – Psychological functioning before and after bariatric surgery
  • Dr Kevin A Deans (kevin.deans@nhs.scot) – Issues faced by people undergoing bariatric surgery overseas
  • Mrs Alice McGregor (alice.mcgregor@nhs.scot) – Fertility issues and pregnancy in people living with obesity
  • Ms Sophia Robertson (sophia.robertson@nhs.scot) – Experiences and Impact of Weight Stigma

Past Meetings

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