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
The Role of Artificial Sweeteners on Brain Circuits/Functions in Obesity
Friday, November 14, 2025
1:00 pm ET
Join The Obesity Society’s Neuroscience Section for a focused, forward-looking webinar on how artificial sweeteners influence brain circuits that govern ingestive behavior, reward, and energy balance. This expert conversation will bridge basic, translational, and clinical perspectives to clarify mechanistic pathways (taste and postoral signaling, gut–brain axis, developmental programming), discuss implications for metabolic health and treatment, and outline priorities for rigorous study design and clinically meaningful endpoints. Designed for basic and translational scientists, clinicians, and industry professionals, the session aims to spark collaboration and inform future research and care.
Featured panelists include Dr. Lindsey Schier, Dr. Kathleen A. Page, Dr. Raylene Reimer De Bruyn, and Dr. Sébastien Bouret. Don’t miss this timely conversation shaping the next wave of neuroscience-informed obesity research and clinical practice.
To register, log into your TOS member account.
