Membership in the Neuroscience Section is open to all TOS members with a professional interest in all aspects of neuroscience as it relates to the development and treatment of obesity.
| Thomas Lutz, PhD | Chair |
|---|---|
| Andrew Shin, PhD | Chair-Elect |
| Darleen Sandoval, PhD | Past Chair |
| Natalie Michael, PhD | At-Large 1 |
| Kristy Townsend, PhD | At-Large 2 |
| Kristine McDermott, BS, MS, PhD | Student Representative |
| Shameeka Green, Sr. Membership Manager | Staff Liaison |
Upcoming Events
Maximizing Postdoc Potential: Building Stronger PI–Postdoc Partnerships
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
1:00 pm Eastern
Join The Obesity Society for a dynamic and practical webinar designed to strengthen the professional relationship between Principal Investigators (PIs) and postdoctoral researchers. This session is tailored for PIs, lab heads, research directors, and institutional leaders committed to fostering effective mentorship and collaboration within their labs.
This engaging event will explore strategies for supporting postdocs’ career development while maintaining research excellence. Hear firsthand from current postdocs about the challenges they face, and gain insights from senior PIs and institutional leaders on best practices for mentorship, promoting independence, and providing professional growth opportunities.
Our expert panel includes Dr. Kimberly M. Alonge (University of Washington), Dr. Kanakadurga Singer (University of Michigan), Dr. Joel Elmquist (UT Southwestern), Dr. Alexandre Caron (Laval University), Dr. Martin Myers Jr. (University of Michigan), and Dr. Gina Leinninger (Michigan State University).
Mark your calendars for July 8, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET, and do not miss this opportunity to learn how to build more successful, mutually beneficial PI–postdoc partnerships that support the next generation of scientific leaders.
TOS’ Neuroscience section provides a platform for members interested in obesity and neuroscience. Thomas Lutz, PhD, FTOS, is a professor of veterinary physiology and deputy director of the University of Zurich and chairs the Neuroscience section.
To register, log into your TOS member account.
