Obesity SIG

Collaborate with peers on clinical care and research related to obesity. The SIG will discuss topics such as the pharmacoeconomics of obesity, funding opportunities, how NuSH-based AOMs are changing obesity treatment, and engaging with multidisciplinary subspecialties to bridge care gaps in obesity-related comorbidities. Participate in obesity education and networking activities, as well as leadership and program development opportunities, including webinars, event meetups, collaborative projects, and more! 

Network with your peers in the Obesity SIG subgroup in the EndoForum online community. 

View the Obesity SIG leadership roster.

Upcoming Webinar: Paradigm Shift in Obesity Treatment and Comprehensive Review of Current Pipeline

Date: March 4, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM  – 1:00 PM ET

Speaker:

• Mehmet Furkan Burak, MD, co-chair of Obesity SIG, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Description:

In this interactive webinar, Dr. Burak will review the paradigm shift in obesity treatment, review what changed in treatment landscape, and where it's going with pipeline data review.

Learning Objectives:

• Objective 1: Understand the current pharmacological options of obesity treatment
• Objective 2: Understand the biology of energy regulation and weight management
• Objective 3: Review the current data for major obesity treatments in clinical trials.