We believe that access to clear, accurate, and strictly evidence-based medical information helps people make the best choices for their health.
On the contrary, widespread misconceptions and scientifically inaccurate beliefs about obesity cause harm to individuals and the society. Myths about obesity and its causes mislead patients into seeking unproven treatments and are also a root cause of bias and stigma of obesity.
We ask the world’s top researchers and clinicians in obesity and type 2 diabetes to translate current scientific knowledge into clear, jargon-free language so that accurate medical information can be accessible to everyone.
While we do not offer individual medical advice, we communicate and explain clinical guidelines from reputable medical organisations to help patients distinguish unproven remedies from evidence-based treatments of obesity and diabetes.
We also ask top metabolic scientists to speak directly to the public, translating complicating concepts and explaining scientific data. We ask them to tell us what they do, what inspires them, and what could be the next big thing in the search for the cause and cure of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Leveraging on the experience and expertise of its international network of experts the Institute promotes a diverse portfolio of educational initiatives for healthcare professionals, policymakers and members of the media.
We engage an established multi-disciplinary network of world’s leading experts who participated in previous, globally influential initiatives organized by the Founders of the Institute. Such unparalleled expertise provides scientific authority and guarantees the highest quality and the credibility of medical information.
We intend to develop an online platform for the education of medical professionals, policy makers and the public.
We use innovative educational tools, including Quick-video & Visual Abstracts, experts video-interviews and interacting discussions with members of the public, moderated by experts.
Educational content will be provided in multiple languages to reach out to patients & the public, worldwide.
The Institute develops online educational modules, and organises in-person workshops, conferences and masterclasses for healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
The Institute assists international and regional professional organisations in the planning and execution of the scientific program of their meetings, to help expand the offering of educational content on metabolic surgery and medicine.
The Institute supports the education of healthcare professionals. We partner with professional organisations, academic Institutions and affiliated medical centres from around the world to facilitate access to short electives and research and clinical fellowships in metabolic surgery and medicine.
