MEDIA ADVISORY: ObesityWeek® Goes Online
WHO
The Obesity Society (TOS), the leading organization of scientists and health professionals devoted to understanding and reversing the epidemic of obesity and its adverse health, economic and societal effects will hold its 38th Annual Meeting at ObesityWeek® Interactive, an online event.
WHAT
ObesityWeek® is the largest international conference on obesity featuring programing from TOS and multiple related scientific and medical associations. Thousands of leading scientists, clinicians, surgeons, health care professionals and policymakers will gather for the eighth annual ObesityWeek® conference. Media representatives will have the opportunity to learn about the future of obesity research and treatment with hundreds of expert speakers presenting new and emerging obesity treatment, the science of weight loss, innovative evidence-based prevention strategies, cutting-edge metabolic surgery techniques and the genetics of obesity.
ObesityWeek® 2020 will be presented on an AI-enhanced virtual conference platform that encourages an unprecidented level of interaction among attendees. While on-demand recordings of all sessions are available after the live broadcast, attendees also have the ability to easily find presenters and peers that share interests and connect with them in meaningful ways. The platform relies on well-known social media conventions that make it easy to use.
WHERE
Online at www.obesityweek.org
View the full Interactive Schedule
WHEN
Nov. 2-6, 2020 for broadcast events. All other features of the virtual conference platform remain available to registrants through Dec. 31, 2020.
HIGHLIGHTS
-- Monday, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. (EST) : COVID and Obesity--Latest
Findings (Channel 1)Speakers will delve into the pathways linking
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), obesity and diabetes; dissect the
impact of body mass index, adiposity and race/ethnicity on COVID-19
outcomes; and discuss challenges in managing severe COVID-19 illness in
patients with obesity.
-- Thursday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (EST): Rhythm is Gonna Get Ya!
Circadian Control of Feeding and Body Weight (Channel 2)Although
becoming recognized as critically important for well-being, the precise
brain mechanisms by which alterations in circadian rhythms affect food
consumption and feeding patterns remain unknown. This symposium will
discuss the latest cutting-edge basic science research on circadian
rhythm influence on feeding and weight.
-- Friday, Nov. 6, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. (EST): The Obesity Society/Weight
Management Dietitic Practice Group Joint Symposium: Something New to
Chew On - Updates and Controversies From the 2020-2025 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans (Channel 1)Attendees will hear from past and
current members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, who will
outline the new recommendations, highlight changes to the scientific
review process and discuss what this all means for the future of
nutrition programs and policies. This session was jointly produced by
TOS and WMDPG of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
SOCIAL MEDIA
WEBSITE: www.obesityweek.org
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ObesityWeek
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/ObesityWeek
HASHTAGS: #ObesityWeek2020, #OW2020, #ObesityWeekInteractive2020, #ObesityWeekisHappening
REGISTRATION
Media attending ObesityWeek® Interactive are eligible for free registration but must obtain a code. To obtain a registration code, send an email to TOS Director of Communications Kristin D. Collins at kcollins@obesity.org.
Representatives of TOS' Communications Department will be online to assist media representatives. Media personnel who cover the conference will receive an online media kit in advance of the conference. Media representatives must have proper credentials. Learn more about Media Guidelines.
CONTACT
Kristin D. Collins
Director of Communications
The Obesity Society
240.485.1950 (o) or 301.708.8418 (c)
kcollins@obesity.org
/PRNewswire -- Sept. 10, 2020/
SOURCE The Obesity Society
