Childhood Obesity Today: A Webinar for Pediatricians and Families
Join a panel of pediatric specialists from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for an informational conversation on the latest in combating obesity in children and adolescents. Our experts will discuss timely topics for pediatricians and families, including:
- Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric obesity rates
- Emerging obesity medications, approved and investigational
- Bariatric surgery for child and adolescent patients
- The role of genetic factors in obesity
- Research into the mechanisms underlying weight control
- The effects of weight-based stigma on patients
- Behavior change and lifestyle interventions for weight management
- Long-term results and the transition to adult care
Our team includes national leaders in all aspects of pediatric care with extensive expertise in childhood obesity, including research, prevention, management, and advocacy. The conversation will be moderated by award-winning CBS medical correspondent Dr. Max Gomez. Attendees will have a chance to submit questions to the panelists.
Panelists:
- John Rausch, MD, MPH Associate Clinical Director, Pediatric Obesity Initiative; Associate Professor of Pediatrics Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Marisa Censani, MD Director, Pediatric Obesity Program; Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Weill Cornell Medicine
- Jeff Zitsman, MD Director, Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery; Professor of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Rudolph Leibel, MD Chief, Division of Pediatric Molecular Genetics; Professor of Pediatrics Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Jane Chang, MD Adolescent Medicine Specialist; Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Weill Cornell Medicine
- Dr. Max Gomez one of the most recognized medical correspondents in the country and recipient of nine New York Emmy Awards