For researchers
Partner with Obesity Canada on research
Obesity Canada supports and connects the people shaping the future of obesity research in Canada. Whether you’re launching a new study or already deep in the work, we want to hear from you.
As Canada’s leading national obesity organization, we bring together lived experience, scientific expertise, and an extensive national network of researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to help research reach the people and systems it can most impact.
Why connect with Obesity Canada
Obesity research is happening in many disciplines and settings across Canada — but it’s often happening in silos.
Connecting with Obesity Canada helps bridge those gaps so you:
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Increase your reach
We can share your work with our national networks of researchers, health professionals, people with lived experience, and policymakers.
2
Strengthen your impact
We help align your research with national priorities, connect you to collaborators, and support knowledge translation that reaches real-world audiences.
3
Build partnerships
From lived experience engagement to dissemination through our education and advocacy platforms, we help your research drive systems-level change.
Make Obesity Canada your first point of contact for obesity-related research
Why partner with Obesity Canada on research
We connect research with people, policy, and practice — helping you strengthen your grant, accelerate impact, and embed lived experience in every stage of your work.
Working with Obesity Canada connects you to a national network advancing obesity research and real-world impact.
We can provide:
- Strategic roles: Co-PI, co-applicant, or knowledge user.
- Patient engagement: Recruit, train, and support lived experience partners.
- Knowledge translation: Disseminate findings through blogs, webinars, infographics, podcasts, and CME courses.
- Recruitment support: Access our national networks of patients, health professionals, and trainees.
- Advisory expertise: Integrate the Canadian Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines, inform policy, and apply implementation science.
We’ve streamlined our processes with clear intake, transparent expectations, and tailored support for every project.
