As a scientist, you have multiple resources from The Obesity Society.
Annual Meeting
The Obesity Society is committed to encouraging research on the causes, treatment, and prevention of obesity as well as keeping the scientific community informed of new advances in the field.
The Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society, brings together professionals in the field of obesity, from world-renowned basic and clinical researchers to educators, advocates, and practitioners. Attendees will find scientific and education sessions, oral and poster presentations and other programs covering the full interdisciplinary regimen of obesity research, education, advocacy and development, including key lectures from the top professionals in each field.
In 2011, there was a slight reorganization to better define the tracksto have fewer abstracts submitted to the wrong track and have a better distribution of abstract submisisons across the tracks. The program is organized around five thematic tracks:
- Metabolism and Integrative Physiology
- Neuroscience
- Intervention and Clinical Studies
- Population Health and Policy
- Clinical and Professional Practice
Many of the programs and sessions at the meeting allow for an atmosphere of productive networking. Junior investigators are provided many opportunities to network with senior leaders (members and nonmembers), whether this is participating as a co-chair during the oral presentations or attending one of the more direct mentoring sessions during the meeting.
The program committee is currrently putting together the preliminary program for Obesity 2012 and this will be made available online as soon as feasible.
Obesity Journal
Formerly known as Obesity Research, Obesity is the official journal of The Obesity Society. Available in print and online, Obesity is dedicated to increasing knowledge, fostering research, and promoting better treatment for people with obesity and their loved ones. Obesity publishes important peer-reviewed research, cutting-edge reviews, commentaries, and public health and medical developments.
The latest issue of Obesity is available to members online.
Sections
The Obesity Society supports any group of members with similar interests, expertise or educational backgrounds that work together to develop goals which advance the Society's strategic plan. These groups are known as Sections and are self-defined, and share a common interest. Sections develop their own leadership and represent the interests of the group before the organization as a whole.
Members of The Obesity Society may join any Section and participate in the Section activities, which are developed during the annual meeting and held throughout the year.
Basic Science Publications
Other content from Obesity.org that may be of interest:
