Lora Heisler
Professor University of Aberdeen
Seminars
Thursday 29th October 2026
Case Study & Discussion: Connecting Obesity Science & Meaningful Outcomes to Strengthen Development Strategies & Build Patient Confidence
11:00 am
- Exploring the role of serotonin signalling in regulating appetite, energy balance, insulin sensitivity, and glucose control through central and peripheral pathways
- Delving into the therapeutic potential of selective 5-HT2C receptor modulation to improve glycaemic outcomes and metabolic health beyond weight loss alone
- Unpacking obesity science, including underlying drivers, the neurology of feeding behaviours, genetic predisposition and disrupted metabolic regulation to reframe obesity treatments to target root causes
- Examining the redefinition of obesity based on excess adiposity plus adiposityderived comorbidities rather than BMI alone to develop therapies that align with evolving standards of success
- Exploring reliable and accurate measurements of success including metabolic and cardiovascular health markers, patient reported outcomes, comorbidity resolution and body composition measurements to truly demonstrate healthy weight loss
