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Collaborate, Innovate, Transform
Thursday, 11 October and Friday, 12 October
Spotlight Session III

Development and Implementation of a Translational Model in Obesity

9:00 a.m., Thursday 11 October
Science Lecture Hall, 3rd Floor

Moderator

Linda M. Siminerio, Ph.D., R.N.
Associate Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism)
School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh

Presentations

Applying a Rodent Model to Understanding PHysiological and Metabolic Parameters in Obesity-Related Research

Robert M. O'Doherty, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism) and of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry
School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh

Understanding the Physiological and Metabolic Parameters affecting Body Weight Regulation and Related Chronic Diseases in Humans

Bret H. Goodpaster, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism)
School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Activity
School of Education
University of Pittsburgh

Translation of Basic and Applied Obesity Research to a Clinical and Community Intervention

John M. Jakicic, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair of Health and Physical Activity
School of Education
University of Pittsburgh