| When: Monday, 11/4/2024, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
| Where: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center-214 |
| Credits: 1 CME_Physicians Credit |
| Credits: 1 CME_OtherProfessions Credit |
Description: This key lecture will showcase the latest advancements in brain imaging to unravel the neurological intricacies of obesity and the brain systems that regulate appetite and metabolism.
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| Delivery Mechanism: Live In-Person |
| Keyword: Behavioral Psychology: Eating Behaviors; Behavioral Psychology: Reward/Addiction; Methodologies: fMRI/Imaging |
Track: Track 2: Neuroscience
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Speakers:
 | Thomas A. Lutz, PhD | Session Chair | |  | Arpana Gupta, PhD | Through the Brain's Lens - Visualizing Obesity's Neural Pathways | 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm | | Thomas A. Lutz, PhD | Moderate Q&A | 6:15 pm - 6:30 pm | | Arpana Gupta, PhD | Q&A | 6:15 pm - 6:30 pm |
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| Learning Objectives: |
| 2. Understand the evidence-based science regarding neuroendocrine, environmental, endocrine, microbiota and/or cognitive behavioral mechanisms regulating energy balance and body weight. Apply that knowledge to develop and implement treatment options for adults and pediatric patients with overweight, obesity or obesity-related co-morbidities. |
| 5. Apply new knowledge related to obesity treatment options from the perspectives of Metabolism and Integrative Physiology, Neuroscience, Intervention and Clinical Studies, Population Health, Clinical/Professional Practice, and Policy/Public Health. |
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