AGENDA

7:00–7:30 AM

Breakfast, Registration, and Exhibits - Juniper Ballroom

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7:30–8:15 AM 

Industry-Sponsored Event* - Mahogany Ballroom

Not All Obesity is the Same: A Closer Look at MC4R Pathway Impairment In Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

Cory Baker

Sponsored by Rhythm Pharmaceuticals​​

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8:15 – 8:45 AM

Break & Exhibits* - Juniper Ballroom

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SESSION IA:  Understanding Obesity & Treatment Options - Mahogany Ballroom

Moderator: Abby Bleistein, MD

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8:45–8:55 AM

Introduction: Conference Overview & Objectives

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8:55–9:25 AM

Key Note: Obesity as a Chronic Disease with Multisystemic Impact

Daniel Bessesen, MD

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9:25–9:55 AM

Weight Bias, Weight Stigma, and Disordered Eating:

Understanding Impact of Living in Larger Bodies in a Thin-Centric Culture

​Elizabeth Wassenaar, MD

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9:55–10:25 AM

Food as Medicine: Practical Tools for Supporting Patients 

Erin Winchester RDN, CSOWM​​

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​10:25–10:40 AM

Panel Discussion / Q&A

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10:40–10:55 AM

Break & Exhibits* - Juniper Ballroom

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SESSION IB:  Understanding Obesity & Treatment Options- Mahogany Ballroom

Moderator: Marcelo Kugelmas, MD

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10:55–11:25 AM

Movement as Therapy: The Importance of Tailored Plans for Patients with Obesity

Seth Creasy, PhD 

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11:25 AM–11:45 AM

Medications as an Evidence-Based Tool for Pediatric Obesity

Jaime Moore, MD

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11:45 AM –12:15 PM

Advances in Pharmacotherapy in Adults and Their Clinical Impact

Ethan Lazarus, MD

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*Non-accredited session