Today's blog has been written by Al Martin, ACMZ - patient advocate. In the course of my life I’ve often heard someone talk about a challenge in their lives and how they overcame that adversity, how would I handle it if [...]
Today's blog post has been written by Ian Patton. I have been an active patient advocate since 2015. In that time I have witnessed and participated in an evolution of patient engagement in the obesity space and beyond. Obesity Canada recognized [...]
The Obesity Canada Board of Directors and Staff, would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam as our new Scientific Director. Dr. Sockalingam is Vice Chair, Education and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. We are [...]
We are so excited to formally announce Obesity Canada’s newest Board members: Cheryl Denomy Damian Stathonikos Dr. Valerie Taylor Each of our new Board members brings years of experience and expertise to their new roles. We’re thrilled to welcome these community [...]
Today's blog is written by Pam Hung, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta. In May, I attended Obesity Canada’s Obesity Research Training program, which was integrated with the 8th Annual Canadian Obesity Summit in Whistler, BC. [...]
This past month at the Canadian Obesity Summit in Whistler, British Columbia, Obesity Canada was pleased to provide an exclusive and unique training opportunity for new researchers and professionals in the field of obesity. The Obesity Research Training is a specialized [...]
Toronto, ON, June 8, 2023 – Obesity Canada and Lilly Canada are proud to highlight the important work of two researchers who have been selected as recipients of the Canadian Obesity Fellowship Program, in its inaugural year. Created in 2023, the [...]
If you've been considering taking the Canadian Advanced Learning in Bariatric Care training program, we've got a deal for you! Those who are registered to the Canadian Obesity Summit can use the coupon code: COS8CALIBRE to receive 10% off your registration [...]
Canadian Obesity Fellowship Award Winners Dr. Soren Harnois-Leblanc and Dr. Kristine Godziuk will be presenting their research projects at the 8th Canadian Obesity Summit on May 17 at 12:30pm. Soren Harnois-Leblanc, RD, PhD Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill [...]
Obesity Canada - Obésité Canada is looking for a Scientific Director-Elect. The Scientific Director-Elect is an advisory volunteer role with a 2 year mandate, with an additional one year serving as the immediate past-scientific director. This leadership position has some specific [...]
