Are We There Yet? Driving to Health Equity in the Treatment of Obesity

Studying strategies to treat obesity in adults can involve a variety of state-of-the-art approaches, ranging from surgery and medications to lifestyle therapy with remote monitoring. Dr. Jamy Ard, M.D., uses them all in his approach to treatment, which is highly informed by his research. With a special focus on treatment for adults who either suffer from obesity disparities or where obesity treatment is particularly challenging, Ard's work is relevant for all, including individuals from ethnic minority groups, older adults and those with severe obesity. Ard is the 2023 Jean Andrews Lecturer in Nutritional Sciences, and this event is sponsored by UT Austin's Department of Nutritional Sciences.