Endocrinology & Diabetes

Obesity Science & Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery

This track provides an in-depth look at obesity as a complex chronic disease shaped by biological, behavioral, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. Presentations will examine the neuroendocrine regulation of appetite, adipose tissue remodeling, genetic predispositions, and the role of gut hormones in energy balance. Attendees will learn how emerging science in brown fat activation, metabolic rate variability, circadian rhythms, and microbiome composition contributes to weight gain or resistance to weight loss. The track also highlights innovations in obesity pharmacotherapy, including multi-hormonal agonists and combination agents that deliver clinically meaningful and sustained weight reduction.

The metabolic and bariatric surgery section will offer comprehensive insights into surgical interventions as transformative treatments for severe obesity and metabolic dysfunction. Experts will discuss procedure selection, preoperative assessment, postoperative nutritional management, and long-term surveillance for metabolic improvements beyond weight reduction. Sessions will cover how surgery impacts insulin sensitivity, hepatic steatosis, cardiovascular risk, and gut hormone signaling, providing a systems-level view of its metabolic benefits. Through clinical evidence, case-based learning, and procedure-specific updates, participants will develop a modern understanding of the evolving landscape of surgical and non-surgical obesity management.