Latest in Weight Loss Strategies to be Unveiled at Premier International Meeting for Obesity Science & Treatment

SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This November, emerging weight loss solutions will be unveiled at ObesityWeek 2014, the premier international meeting designed to present the science behind obesity and excess weight prevention and treatment. ObesityWeek is expected to attract more than 4,000 international obesity clinical and research professionals, as well as those working in related fields such as fitness, nutrition, nursing and primary care.

WHO: The Obesity Society (TOS), the leading professional society dedicated to better understanding, preventing and treating obesity, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the leading organization for bariatric and metabolic surgeons and integrated health professionals, together host ObesityWeek 2014 to offer an unparalleled educational agenda.

WHAT: ObesityWeek is the premier international event focused on the basic science, clinical application, prevention and treatment of obesity. The conference brings together the great minds of unique, seasoned obesity professionals to unveil new research and leading medical techniques. Nearly 1,500 research abstracts will be presented at the event in both oral and poster sessions, providing attendees one-of-a-kind access to the latest cutting-edge science in the field.

The weeklong conference will also feature an exhibit hall that is the largest of its kind, showcasing the latest innovative products, services and technologies from global companies and organizations.

WHEN: ObesityWeek will take place November 2-7, 2014. View the full, interactive schedule of events here. All abstracts selected for oral presentation are embargoed from the time of submission until 7:00am ET on the date of the presentation. All abstracts selected for poster presentation are embargoed until the poster area opens on Monday, Nov. 3 at 9:00am ET.

WHERE:
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 
415 Summer St.
Boston, MA 02210

CONTACT & REGISTRATION: Registration is free for reporters interested in attending the event. For more details on media registration, please contact [email protected]. Reporters registered for the meeting will have access to all embargoed abstracts, and other materials, approximately two weeks prior to the meeting. Non-media interested in attending can register here.

For more information about the conference visit www.ObesityWeek.com and view the extended news release here. You can also visit the ObesityWeek News page to review the media guidelines, embargo policy and other ObesityWeek news. Be sure to follow ObesityWeek on Twitter and Facebook, and search #OW2014 for the latest updates.

About The Obesity Society 
The Obesity Society (TOS) is the leading professional society dedicated to better understanding, preventing and treating obesity. Through research, education and advocacy, TOS is committed to improving the lives of those affected by the disease. For more information visit: www.Obesity.org.

About ObesityWeek 
ObesityWeek is the premier, international event focused on the basic science, clinical application, prevention and treatment of obesity. TOS and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) host the world's pre-eminent conference on obesity, ObesityWeek 2014, Nov. 2-7, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Mass. For the second year, both organizations hold their respective annual scientific meetings under one roof to unveil exciting new research, discuss emerging treatment and prevention options, and network and present. 

SOURCE The Obesity Society