Webinar 4 - Obesity
The CumbriaMed Research Webinar Series showcases leading health researchers working in and with Cumbria. Each session features two expert speakers, followed by a Q&A. Open to staff, patients, relatives, and the public, the series explores how local research is shaping the future of care.
Date and Time
Join on Zoom:
Thursday 30th October 2025 at 12:30-13:30
Register
Speaker 1
“Action of GLP-1 Agonists on Appetite”
Prof Tricia Tan, Professor of Practice in Metabolic Medicine & Endocrinology, Imperial College London; Consultant in Diabetes & Metabolic Medicine, Imperial NHS Trust; Clinical Lead, North West London Pathology.
A metabolic medicine specialist with a focus on obesity and diabetes, Prof Tan researches and evaluates the roles of gut hormones, including GLP‑1 agonists, in suppressing appetite and supporting weight management.
Speaker 2
“Obesity Management: Tier 3 Weight Management Service”
Dr Ishara Ranathunga, Consultant Endocrinologist and Associate Specialist in Diabetes and Endocrinology, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
An obesity care specialist delivering the Tier 3 Weight Management Service, Dr Ranathunga leads a multidisciplinary, non‑surgical intensive medical programme for adults with obesity, focusing on integrated behavioural, dietary, and medical support.
Contact
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