Registration for this event is now open. The meeting takes place on Tuesday 26th of June at Homerton College in Cambridge. Confirmed Speakers Dr Katherine Bradbury, University of Southampton Professor James Stubbs, University of Leeds Dr Liz Evans, Newcastle University Register here and view the full programme
This free accredited online program is available in conjunction with mdBriefCase. Obesity is a growing problem as it now affects one quarter of adult patients in the UK and is a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality. Statistics released by NHS Digital showed there were 525,000 admissions to NHS hospitals across the country in … Continued
The ASO is pleased to announce the Early Career Researcher workshop that will take place before UKCO on Wednesday 5th of September at Newcastle University – Armstrong Building. Attendance to the workshop is free but you must be an Early Career Researcher and a member of ASO. You will also need to submit an abstract and be registered to attend UKCO2018. Find … Continued
The UKCO organising committee are welcoming suggestions from ASO members for symposia. Symposia sessions are 1.5 hours long and the use of time and the number of contributors are flexible within the 1.5-hour time slot. If you are an ASO member and you are interested in submitting a symposium, please download and read the Symposia Proposal … Continued
April and May are busy months and to help plan your diaries we have listed a number of conferences and events that may be of interest to ASO members and colleagues. View our events listing below. April 2018 Gulf Obesity Summit and Regional Congress April 19-20, 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE Organised by World Obesity Federation … Continued
Food Poverty, Mental Health and Obesity: Understanding the interplay to tackle health inequalities Thursday 10th May 2018. Venue: The Brain Charity, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR Attendance to this meeting is free but you will need to register to attend as places are limited. Find out More
The Great North Run takes place straight after the UKCO Congress on Sunday 9th of September. ASO are pleased to announce that they have secured 5 places for this prestigious event which will be offered to UKCO delegates on a first come-first serve basis. If you are interested in taking part in this event and raising money for the ASO, … Continued
The ASO are pleased to invite you to be a part of the programme by submitting abstracts for poster and oral presentation at UKCO2018. The deadline for abstract submission is Friday 8th June, 2018. All accepted abstract to be published in the International Journal of Obesity Supplements. Further details on abstract submission View the UKCO Programme
This is a joint meeting of the ASO Midlands Regional Group & East Midlands Bariatric and Metabolic Institute (EMBMI). The symposium has a number of nationally renowned speakers who are all recognised experts in their field. The talks will cover the latest research into obesity, obesity management, referral pathways, benefits of treatment and how patients can be … Continued
Patients’ weights are changing, bringing new challenges for clinicians. This symposium aims to equip clinicians to recognise and know how to manage the range of symptoms and situations that may affect such patients attending their clinics. March 23, 2018, Glasgow, Scotland Organised by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow – Register here Topics include: … Continued