Yorkshire Obesity Research Alliance

On the 12th September 2024 we hosted our 1st in person YORA conference: A celebration of the practice and research across the Yorkshire Region. The conference was centred around the voice of lived experience, highlighting the fundamental importance of patient and public involvement in further research.

To watch recordings from Dasha Nicholls, Imperial College of London and Safi Abdi, TRACE addiction PPIE group, and view the slides available from the day, please click here.

Thank you so much to all of our amazing speakers who presented on the day and provided pre-recordings.

Click here to register as a YORA member.

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The Yorkshire Obesity Research Alliance (YORA) is a community of academics, clinicians, public health practitioners and policy makers, and members of the general public with an interest in obesity research within the Yorkshire area. The work of YORA is intended to directly contribute to the regions obesity practice and policy through collaboration and co-production.

We are hosting a celebration of the practice, policy and research across the Yorkshire & Humber region. The conference is free to attend and will take place on Thursday 12th September 2024 at the Rose Bowl at Leeds Beckett from 9.30am to 4.15pm. The purpose of the conference is to bring together all relevant stakeholders from across policy, practice, research and communities to share common challenges and discuss solutions to change how we empower individuals and reduce weight stigmas.

The conference will cover the topics of emotional eating, children & young persons, weight management and food insecurity & poverty, by showcasing up to date practice and research. Most importantly, it centres around the voice of lived experience, which highlights the fundamental importance of patient and public involvement in further research.

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