A New Era in Obesity Treatment: GLP-1-Based Medications and Beyond
Virtual, Event
April 24, 2024
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Speaker: Dr. Ariana Chao (Johns Hopkins University)
Title: A New Era in Obesity Treatment: GLP-1-Based Medications and Beyond
GLP-1-based medications and other new generation anti-obesity drugs offer novel strategies to address the decades-long, population-wide struggles with overweight and obesity. However, there is significant speculation about use and impacts, with an expanding amount of research completed or underway. In this webinar, Dr. Ariana Chao of Johns Hopkins University will review the benefits and risks of these medications. This includes the mechanisms of actions, efficacy, side effects, impact on dietary intake, and long-term use implications. Join us as we discuss the science of these medications, what is known, and what will require further investigation to understand the potential impact on individual and societal health.
This webinar will be followed by an invitation-only dialogue with Dr. Chao.
For more information, please contact science@iafns.org.