An online event titled “Obesity Research to Policy: Lessons from Dr Bart Van der Schueren” is scheduled to take place on Monday, 20 March 2023, from 5-6 pm CET. Dr Bart Van der Schueren, Chairman of the Belgian Association for the Study of Obesity, will be discussing effective ways to translate obesity research into policies and practices. The event is hosted by EASO ECN board members, who will be available to answer any questions related to ECN.

Participants are encouraged to keep their cameras on during the event and submit their questions before and during the session via http://www.slido.com using code #32138448. To join this online event, attendees must already be a member of EASO ECN. Prospective members must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate course of study related to obesity or have received a relevant postgraduate degree in the past five years or an MD within the past eight years. Alternatively, they must hold an entry-level position such as a junior doctor, post-doctoral fellow, lecturer, instructor, assistant professor, public health manager or public policy coordinator at an established academic/research institution, NGO or public health institution/authority.

If you are not yet an ECN member, you can join using the link provided before registering for the event. This session is an excellent opportunity to engage in discussions about obesity research and policy with an expert in the field and learn from their valuable insights.