The Science Development Committee is charged with the scientific activities of the Society including being responsible for proposing programs and activities that further the scientific interest of our members and advancing the overall field of obesity. Under the direction of this Committee is the Abstract Review Sub-Committee and the Grants Review Sub-Committee.

Paul MacLean, PhD – Chair

Penny Gordon-Larsen, PhD, FTOS – Co-Chair

Jason Block, MD

Molly Bray, PhD, FTOS

Tim Moran, PhD, FTOS

John Thyfault, PhD, FTOS

Jamy Ard, MD, FTOS

Sarah Deemer, PhD

Regina Williams, Dir., Governance & Administration – Staff Liaison