Hot Topic: Obesity & Reproduction - the cradle of the epidemic

This is a two-day event; which offers an attractive balance between basic science; translational research and clinical practice. Topics such as the merit of obesity interventions during pregnancy will be discussed; and we will hear about new policy regarding pregnancy. We will further delve into the often poorly-understood factors that affect the embryo in obese pregnancy; and find out about the long term consequences of maternal obesity for mother and child. Our international panel of renowned experts will present their current findings on these diverse topics and integrate them to provide a better understanding of obesity and pregnancy altogether.