Join our East of England and Wales regions on 6th June to explore 'Advances in pharmacological interventions for Obesity,'. Hear from distinguished experts, Prof Naveed Sattar and Dr Sue Keneally, who have hands-on experience of working in the field. ow.ly/3ttT50RuuQU

The latest EASO Early Career Network spotlight article features Dr Julia Mueller, researcher at the MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, ASO Committee Member & Early Career Researcher Network Lead.

Learn more about Julia's work in this article ow.ly/KmQJ50RgVja

The sixth annual World Obesity Atlas has been published, providing a comprehensive overview of obesity rates and trends worldwide, with clear projections as to how the trajectory of the fallout from obesity is likely to affect the world 🌍🌎🌏 ow.ly/vHNJ50QVUlM

Early bird registration for our 2024 Congress on Obesity is open until the 30th June 2024.

#UKCO2024 will be held 24th - 25th September at Rhodes House, Oxford.

Following a sell-out UKCO 2023, we encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment ➡️aso.org.uk/ukco

Have you undertaken excellent patient and public involvement and/or engagement?

ASO members can apply for the ASO Ken Clare Award for excellence in patient and public involvement and engagement with obesity research 2024. The value of the award is £500 🏆ow.ly/eAXm50P2pqH

Read our interview with Dr Laura Gray who has received the EASO New Investigator Award in Public Health for 2024.

Laura is a Research fellow at the Uni of Sheffield and ASO's Strategic Review Lead. Laura tells us about her research interests and the award ow.ly/8tU150RgV4K

Apply for the ASO Prevention & Treatment Award🏆

This award encourages & recognises best practice in obesity prevention & treatment in children, adolescents or adults. The value of the award is £500, to be presented at #UKCO2024 . ASO members can apply now ow.ly/3tlP50OWQF1

The 6th anniversary of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy was celebrated this month. Since its introduction 46 million kilos of sugar have been taken out of soft drinks.

Learn about Recipe for Change's new campaign for an industry levy on salt and sugar recipeforchange.org.uk/policy-and-evi…▶️

We invite you to join us in Oxford for the UK Congress on Obesity 2024 from 24th - 25th September at Rhodes House.

#UKCO2024 allows us to come together, share our research and develop new ideas while catching up with friends and making new connections ▶️ ow.ly/pZyK50NBgln

Read 'Causes of #obesity : theories, conjectures and evidence’, a two-part issue based on a Royal Society Discussion Meeting held in October 2022:

Part I 📄 ow.ly/nQsR50Rb6eE
Part II 📄ow.ly/V3Pr50Rb6eF

The latest EASO Early Career Network spotlight article features Dr Julia Mueller, researcher at the MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, ASO Committee Member and Early Career Researcher Network Lead.

Learn more about Julia Mueller's work in this article ow.ly/KmQJ50RgVja

Join Children's Food Campaign's webinar to hear findings from research with over 2000 parents from across the UK and engage in an interactive discussion on parents’ top priorities for the future government.

Thursday 25 April 2024 10:00 - 11:30 📅
Register 📝 ow.ly/2sUB50Rb62o

Present your latest clinical and non-clinical research by submitting an abstract to #UKCO2024 .

Abstracts detailing design, implementation or evaluation would be very welcome and we have a dedicated Practitioner Showcase session for these abstracts ▶️ ow.ly/eyXq50RgV3L

ASO Members at all career stages are invited to apply for our Operational Committee positions:
▶️Operations Secretary (2 posts - role sharing basis)
▶️Sponsorship Role
▶️Communications Lead

Apply by 9am, 29th April ⏰

Further details ow.ly/EwY950R6IFq

Obesity is heavily linked to liver disease, in particular steatotic liver disease, which currently affects more than a third of adults globally.

Learn more this #WorldLiverDay ▶️ worldliverday.org

@worldliverday

We are delighted to invite entries for the ASO Prevention and Treatment Award and the Ken Clare Award. The value of these awards is £500 to be presented at #UKCO2024 .

Open to ASO members - award details 🏆 ow.ly/uowG50QVTUJ

Congratulations to Laura Gray who has received the EASO New Investigator Award in Public Health for 2024!

Laura is a Research fellow at the Uni of Sheffield and ASO's Strategic Review Lead. We spoke to Laura to about her research interests & the award ow.ly/8tU150RgV4K

Early bird registration for our 2024 Congress on Obesity is open until the 30th June 2024.

#UKCO2024 will be held 24th - 25th September at Rhodes House, Oxford.

Following a sell-out UKCO 2023, we encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment ➡️aso.org.uk/ukco

A study aims to gain the perspectives of psychologists, and assistant psychologists, on the key stages throughout a patient’s journey in Specialist Weight Management Services across the UK.

Taking part will involve a virtual interview - learn more ow.ly/RYCT50RgW19

ASO is recruiting trustees to join the Board of Trustees to support with the strategic planning and governance of the organisation:
▶️Chair of Board of Trustees
▶️Deputy Chair/ Honorary Secretary
▶️Trustees

Applications close 9am, 29th April⏰ ow.ly/Iv1G50R1p4w