North East Obesity Forum Webinar

North East Obesity Forum Webinar

Welcome to our online event, the North East Obesity Forum Webinar!

On Tuesday 12th November 2024, 1pm to 2pm, Dr Mackenzie Fong (Newcastle University) and Dr Rosie Dawson (James Cook Hospital) will be joining us.

Register here

Dr Mackenzie Fong

Mackenzie is a research fellow at the NIHR's Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria. She is a dietitian by background and her main area of interests are food policy, and obesity prevention and management. Mackenzie worked with a team to conduct a systematic review to find out how weight management support in the postnatal period can be embedded into primary and community care. She will share findings of this work along with key messages for policy makers, practitioners and researchers.

Dr Rosie Dawson

Rosie is a Consultant Midwife at James Cook with a particular focus on obesity preconception and into childbearing years. She has recently completed her doctorate and will be sharing her challenges and findings from the LIFT Intervention (Lifestyle Intervention, Fertility and Togetherness). The LIFT study piloted a lifestyle intervention for women with obesity and infertility, looking at fertility and preconception obesity through a different lens.

Join us for a session filled with insightful discussions with our expert speakers. Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or simply interested in learning more about this important topic, this webinar is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field and gain a deeper understanding of obesity and its impact. Register now and be part of this informative and engaging webinar!

This session will run from 1pm to 2pm online via Teams. If you would like to register for this event, please complete the online registration before 5th November:

For any questions or comments, please email Natalie Connor: n.connor@tees.ac.uk or Emma Giles: e.giles@tees.ac.uk