Session Details

TOS/ACSM Joint Symposium: Overview of the Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity (MoTrPAC) Study

Credits: 1.5 CME_Physicians Credits

Credits: 1.5 CME_OtherProfessions Credits

Description: In this session, basic and clinical scientists will learn about the design of the human and animal studies being conducted in the MoTrPAC study, and receive an overview of the planned chemical analyses. MoTrPAC is a national research consortium designed to discover and perform preliminary characterization of the range of molecular transducers (the 'molecular map') that underlie the effects of physical activity in humans. The program's goal is to study the molecular changes that occur during and after exercise and ultimately to advance the understanding of how physical activity improves and preserves health.

This session was jointly produced by The Obesity Society (TOS) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Delivery Mechanism: OnDemand

Keyword: Metabolism: Metabolic adaptation/homeostasis; Organ/System Specific: Adipose-BAT/WAT; Organ/System Specific: Skeletal Muscle/Bone

Track: Track 1: Metabolism and Integrative Physiology; Track 3: Interventional and Clinical Studies

Speakers:

	Stephanie M. George, PhD, MPH, MA	Session Chair
	John M. Jakicic, PhD, FTOS, FACSM	Overview of the MoTrPAC Study
	Karyn Esser, PhD	Preclinical Animal Studies – Preliminary Results
	Scott Trappe, PhD	Clinical Studies – Lessons Learned from the Vanguard Phase

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 dietary intervention and physical activity from the perspectives of Metabolism and Integrative Physiology, Neuroscience, Intervention and Clinical Studies, Population Health, Clinical/Professional Practice, and Policy/Public Health.