Pennington Biomedical Researchers to Present Obesity Science Advances at ObesityWeek 2026
Researchers from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center are set to showcase their expertise and present scientific findings at ObesityWeek 2026, the annual meeting of The Obesity Society, held in National Harbor, Maryland. Dr. Jacqueline Stephens, a longtime Pennington Biomedical researcher and current president of The Obesity Society, will lead discussions on fat cell biology and precision medicine approaches to obesity treatment. Other researchers, including Dr. Frank Greenway and Dr. Katherine Spring, will lead discussions on potential new obesity treatments and the impact of ultra-processed foods on brain development and chronic disease risk, respectively. The conference, the largest in The Obesity Society's history, will feature presentations on various aspects of obesity research, from basic science to clinical care and long-term treatment outcomes.
