Association for the Study of Obesity UK
@ukaso.bsky.social
The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) is the UK’s foremost charitable organisation dedicated to the understanding, prevention and treatment of obesity.
Great to see obesity prevention and treatment highlighted in Parliament at the @rcpath.bsky.social event.
ASO’s Dr Kevin Deans shared why early intervention and accessible, individualised support make such a difference, and represented ASO in discussions on preventing obesity-related diseases.
ASO’s Dr Kevin Deans shared why early intervention and accessible, individualised support make such a difference, and represented ASO in discussions on preventing obesity-related diseases.
November 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Great to see obesity prevention and treatment highlighted in Parliament at the @rcpath.bsky.social event.
ASO’s Dr Kevin Deans shared why early intervention and accessible, individualised support make such a difference, and represented ASO in discussions on preventing obesity-related diseases.
ASO’s Dr Kevin Deans shared why early intervention and accessible, individualised support make such a difference, and represented ASO in discussions on preventing obesity-related diseases.
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Early career & interested in obesity research?
Check out these brilliant @ukaso.bsky.social early career internships ⬇️
Supported w/ a £800 bursary!
📆Extended deadline: 30th November
Please share w/ early career networks @easoobesity.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social @bps-swoe.bsky.social
Check out these brilliant @ukaso.bsky.social early career internships ⬇️
Supported w/ a £800 bursary!
📆Extended deadline: 30th November
Please share w/ early career networks @easoobesity.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social @bps-swoe.bsky.social
Early career friends! Please consider applying for the @ukaso.bsky.social internship roles (2x comms & 1 event):
redcap.science.ulster.ac.uk/redcap/surve...
Fantastic opportunity to join a multidisciplinary & supportive committee!
Deadline: 19th October.
Message me if you have any questions 😊
redcap.science.ulster.ac.uk/redcap/surve...
Fantastic opportunity to join a multidisciplinary & supportive committee!
Deadline: 19th October.
Message me if you have any questions 😊
ASO Operational Team Application Form
redcap.science.ulster.ac.uk
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Early career & interested in obesity research?
Check out these brilliant @ukaso.bsky.social early career internships ⬇️
Supported w/ a £800 bursary!
📆Extended deadline: 30th November
Please share w/ early career networks @easoobesity.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social @bps-swoe.bsky.social
Check out these brilliant @ukaso.bsky.social early career internships ⬇️
Supported w/ a £800 bursary!
📆Extended deadline: 30th November
Please share w/ early career networks @easoobesity.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social @bps-swoe.bsky.social
Are you 18+ and living with or have lived with obesity in the UK/Ireland? Share your experiences and views on what successful obesity management means to you in a 30min online interview.
If you are interested, please email: Nicole.juul-hindsgaul@kellogg.ox.ac.uk for details.
If you are interested, please email: Nicole.juul-hindsgaul@kellogg.ox.ac.uk for details.
October 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Are you 18+ and living with or have lived with obesity in the UK/Ireland? Share your experiences and views on what successful obesity management means to you in a 30min online interview.
If you are interested, please email: Nicole.juul-hindsgaul@kellogg.ox.ac.uk for details.
If you are interested, please email: Nicole.juul-hindsgaul@kellogg.ox.ac.uk for details.
📣 Come and join us at ASO!
⏰ Less than one week to go to apply for one of our operational roles. If you are a clinician, researcher, policy professional or student with an interest in obesity, click the link below to learn more and apply (deadline: 19th October).
lnkd.in/eTg-iEkZ
⏰ Less than one week to go to apply for one of our operational roles. If you are a clinician, researcher, policy professional or student with an interest in obesity, click the link below to learn more and apply (deadline: 19th October).
lnkd.in/eTg-iEkZ
October 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
📣 Come and join us at ASO!
⏰ Less than one week to go to apply for one of our operational roles. If you are a clinician, researcher, policy professional or student with an interest in obesity, click the link below to learn more and apply (deadline: 19th October).
lnkd.in/eTg-iEkZ
⏰ Less than one week to go to apply for one of our operational roles. If you are a clinician, researcher, policy professional or student with an interest in obesity, click the link below to learn more and apply (deadline: 19th October).
lnkd.in/eTg-iEkZ
Are you a clinician, researcher, policy professional or student with an interest in obesity?
We are expanding our operational committees to deliver more for ASO members and are now inviting applications for a wide range of roles.
To learn more: tinyurl.com/2a7kfbku
We are expanding our operational committees to deliver more for ASO members and are now inviting applications for a wide range of roles.
To learn more: tinyurl.com/2a7kfbku
September 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Are you a clinician, researcher, policy professional or student with an interest in obesity?
We are expanding our operational committees to deliver more for ASO members and are now inviting applications for a wide range of roles.
To learn more: tinyurl.com/2a7kfbku
We are expanding our operational committees to deliver more for ASO members and are now inviting applications for a wide range of roles.
To learn more: tinyurl.com/2a7kfbku
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The UK Congress on Obesity, hosted by @ukaso.bsky.social, focused on "Understanding Obesity: From Research to Clinical and Public Health Practice." Researchers from @mrcepid.bsky.social attended to enhance our knowledge of obesity.
September 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The UK Congress on Obesity, hosted by @ukaso.bsky.social, focused on "Understanding Obesity: From Research to Clinical and Public Health Practice." Researchers from @mrcepid.bsky.social attended to enhance our knowledge of obesity.
Reposted by Association for the Study of Obesity UK
Excited to present our new large national randomised controlled trial on a digital, scalable weight loss maintenance intervention led by @amyahern.bsky.social at #UKCO2025. We're currently recruiting from various commissioned weight loss interventions throughout the UK. @ukaso.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Excited to present our new large national randomised controlled trial on a digital, scalable weight loss maintenance intervention led by @amyahern.bsky.social at #UKCO2025. We're currently recruiting from various commissioned weight loss interventions throughout the UK. @ukaso.bsky.social
It’s hard to believe #UKCO25 wrapped up almost a week ago!
At ASO, we’re proud to bring together researchers, clinicians, policy experts & lived experience voices, creating space to share science, spark ideas & strengthen our community.
🎥 Hear what others had to say 👇
At ASO, we’re proud to bring together researchers, clinicians, policy experts & lived experience voices, creating space to share science, spark ideas & strengthen our community.
🎥 Hear what others had to say 👇
September 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
It’s hard to believe #UKCO25 wrapped up almost a week ago!
At ASO, we’re proud to bring together researchers, clinicians, policy experts & lived experience voices, creating space to share science, spark ideas & strengthen our community.
🎥 Hear what others had to say 👇
At ASO, we’re proud to bring together researchers, clinicians, policy experts & lived experience voices, creating space to share science, spark ideas & strengthen our community.
🎥 Hear what others had to say 👇
Another interesting and informative session on the impacts of food environments on choice, health, inequalities and the economy.
#UKCO2025
#UKCO2025
September 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Another interesting and informative session on the impacts of food environments on choice, health, inequalities and the economy.
#UKCO2025
#UKCO2025
Dr Gillian Purdon discussing the food environment in Scotland.
“It’s not just the food retail environment - availability, marketing and promotions outside of the home also need to be considered… We need to think about the food system as a whole”.
#UKCO2025
“It’s not just the food retail environment - availability, marketing and promotions outside of the home also need to be considered… We need to think about the food system as a whole”.
#UKCO2025
September 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Dr Gillian Purdon discussing the food environment in Scotland.
“It’s not just the food retail environment - availability, marketing and promotions outside of the home also need to be considered… We need to think about the food system as a whole”.
#UKCO2025
“It’s not just the food retail environment - availability, marketing and promotions outside of the home also need to be considered… We need to think about the food system as a whole”.
#UKCO2025
Lunchtime poster viewing and networking at #UKCO2025.
Coming up this afternoon:
- A plenary session on working towards a healthier food environment for Scotland
- Prizes and conference closing
Coming up this afternoon:
- A plenary session on working towards a healthier food environment for Scotland
- Prizes and conference closing
September 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Lunchtime poster viewing and networking at #UKCO2025.
Coming up this afternoon:
- A plenary session on working towards a healthier food environment for Scotland
- Prizes and conference closing
Coming up this afternoon:
- A plenary session on working towards a healthier food environment for Scotland
- Prizes and conference closing
Dr Liz Evans discussing parent and stakeholder views of the MapMe intervention, a tool to improve parental understanding of childhood obesity.
#UKCO2025
#UKCO2025
September 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Dr Liz Evans discussing parent and stakeholder views of the MapMe intervention, a tool to improve parental understanding of childhood obesity.
#UKCO2025
#UKCO2025
Professor Alison Avenell discussing researching integrity and sharing important considerations when appraising and citing research.
In the presentation, Professor Avenell shared evaluation tools to assess data integrity, such as TRACT, RIA and REAPPRAISED.
#UKCO2025
In the presentation, Professor Avenell shared evaluation tools to assess data integrity, such as TRACT, RIA and REAPPRAISED.
#UKCO2025
September 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Professor Alison Avenell discussing researching integrity and sharing important considerations when appraising and citing research.
In the presentation, Professor Avenell shared evaluation tools to assess data integrity, such as TRACT, RIA and REAPPRAISED.
#UKCO2025
In the presentation, Professor Avenell shared evaluation tools to assess data integrity, such as TRACT, RIA and REAPPRAISED.
#UKCO2025
Professor Maria Bryant sharing findings from the Child of the North APPG report.
In the presentation, Professor Bryant highlighted differences in free school meal eligibility, maternal obesity and breastfeeding rates between the North and South of England.
#UKCO2025
In the presentation, Professor Bryant highlighted differences in free school meal eligibility, maternal obesity and breastfeeding rates between the North and South of England.
#UKCO2025
September 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Professor Maria Bryant sharing findings from the Child of the North APPG report.
In the presentation, Professor Bryant highlighted differences in free school meal eligibility, maternal obesity and breastfeeding rates between the North and South of England.
#UKCO2025
In the presentation, Professor Bryant highlighted differences in free school meal eligibility, maternal obesity and breastfeeding rates between the North and South of England.
#UKCO2025
Professor Naveed Sattar opening day two of #UKCO2025 with an engaging presentation on the impacts of intentional weight loss.
In the presentation, Professor Sattar highlighted potential improvements to blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, inflammation and osteoarthritis.
In the presentation, Professor Sattar highlighted potential improvements to blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, inflammation and osteoarthritis.
September 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Professor Naveed Sattar opening day two of #UKCO2025 with an engaging presentation on the impacts of intentional weight loss.
In the presentation, Professor Sattar highlighted potential improvements to blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, inflammation and osteoarthritis.
In the presentation, Professor Sattar highlighted potential improvements to blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, inflammation and osteoarthritis.
As #UKCO2025 day one comes to a close, we would like to thank everyone for their attendance and engagement in the sessions.
We hope you can join us tomorrow for insightful presentations, informative panel discussions and many networking opportunities!
We hope you can join us tomorrow for insightful presentations, informative panel discussions and many networking opportunities!
September 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
As #UKCO2025 day one comes to a close, we would like to thank everyone for their attendance and engagement in the sessions.
We hope you can join us tomorrow for insightful presentations, informative panel discussions and many networking opportunities!
We hope you can join us tomorrow for insightful presentations, informative panel discussions and many networking opportunities!
Professor Louisa Ells and Mr Ken Clare discuss the value of involving those with lived experience of obesity in research.
“Nothing about us, without us”.
#UKCO2025
“Nothing about us, without us”.
#UKCO2025
September 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Professor Louisa Ells and Mr Ken Clare discuss the value of involving those with lived experience of obesity in research.
“Nothing about us, without us”.
#UKCO2025
“Nothing about us, without us”.
#UKCO2025
Congratulations to Professor John Wilding on winning the ASO Honorary Fellowship Award.
In his presentation, Professor Wilding discussed different pharmacotherapy approaches to support weight reduction and other health outcomes.
#UKCO2025
In his presentation, Professor Wilding discussed different pharmacotherapy approaches to support weight reduction and other health outcomes.
#UKCO2025
September 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Congratulations to Professor John Wilding on winning the ASO Honorary Fellowship Award.
In his presentation, Professor Wilding discussed different pharmacotherapy approaches to support weight reduction and other health outcomes.
#UKCO2025
In his presentation, Professor Wilding discussed different pharmacotherapy approaches to support weight reduction and other health outcomes.
#UKCO2025
Professor Louisa Ells and Mr Ken Clare discuss the value of involving those with lived experience of obesity in research.
“Nothing about us, without us”.
#UKCO2025
“Nothing about us, without us”.
#UKCO2025
September 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Professor Louisa Ells and Mr Ken Clare discuss the value of involving those with lived experience of obesity in research.
“Nothing about us, without us”.
#UKCO2025
“Nothing about us, without us”.
#UKCO2025
Powerful discussions in our multidisciplinary symposium at #UKCO2025:
💬 Weight stigma
🧠 Psychological wellbeing around bariatric surgery
🤰 Fertility & pregnancy in people living with obesity
✈️ Medical tourism and its implications
Real lives, real impact
💬 Weight stigma
🧠 Psychological wellbeing around bariatric surgery
🤰 Fertility & pregnancy in people living with obesity
✈️ Medical tourism and its implications
Real lives, real impact
September 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Powerful discussions in our multidisciplinary symposium at #UKCO2025:
💬 Weight stigma
🧠 Psychological wellbeing around bariatric surgery
🤰 Fertility & pregnancy in people living with obesity
✈️ Medical tourism and its implications
Real lives, real impact
💬 Weight stigma
🧠 Psychological wellbeing around bariatric surgery
🤰 Fertility & pregnancy in people living with obesity
✈️ Medical tourism and its implications
Real lives, real impact
Exploring the intersection of policy, food systems and public health at #UKCO2025
From dark kitchens and food trials, to HFSS marketing, tax policy, and public perceptions, today’s speakers brought fresh insights into how policy can shape healthier environments.
From dark kitchens and food trials, to HFSS marketing, tax policy, and public perceptions, today’s speakers brought fresh insights into how policy can shape healthier environments.
September 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Exploring the intersection of policy, food systems and public health at #UKCO2025
From dark kitchens and food trials, to HFSS marketing, tax policy, and public perceptions, today’s speakers brought fresh insights into how policy can shape healthier environments.
From dark kitchens and food trials, to HFSS marketing, tax policy, and public perceptions, today’s speakers brought fresh insights into how policy can shape healthier environments.
Another informative session by Stephanie Goodlet (Northumbria Healthcare) on training healthcare staff using a virtual patient, based on making every contact count principles.
#UKCO2025
#UKCO2025
September 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Another informative session by Stephanie Goodlet (Northumbria Healthcare) on training healthcare staff using a virtual patient, based on making every contact count principles.
#UKCO2025
#UKCO2025
An insightful session with Dr Fiona Quigley, discussing the potential of integrating artificial intelligence into student training on patient consultations.
“Patients don’t want move more eat less, they want compassion, dignity and holistic care and advice”.
#UKCO2025
“Patients don’t want move more eat less, they want compassion, dignity and holistic care and advice”.
#UKCO2025
September 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
An insightful session with Dr Fiona Quigley, discussing the potential of integrating artificial intelligence into student training on patient consultations.
“Patients don’t want move more eat less, they want compassion, dignity and holistic care and advice”.
#UKCO2025
“Patients don’t want move more eat less, they want compassion, dignity and holistic care and advice”.
#UKCO2025
Congratulations to Dr Jo Howe, winner of the ASO Ken Clare Award.
In her presentation, Dr Howe discussed the relationship between mental illness, medications and weight gain.
“Patients feel blindsided, unsupported and ill prepared to deal with the side effects of medication”.
In her presentation, Dr Howe discussed the relationship between mental illness, medications and weight gain.
“Patients feel blindsided, unsupported and ill prepared to deal with the side effects of medication”.
September 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Congratulations to Dr Jo Howe, winner of the ASO Ken Clare Award.
In her presentation, Dr Howe discussed the relationship between mental illness, medications and weight gain.
“Patients feel blindsided, unsupported and ill prepared to deal with the side effects of medication”.
In her presentation, Dr Howe discussed the relationship between mental illness, medications and weight gain.
“Patients feel blindsided, unsupported and ill prepared to deal with the side effects of medication”.