Canadian Obesity Network

Canadian Obesity Network

The Canadian Obesity Network (CON) is the primary Canadian network of obesity researchers, health professionals and others with a professional interest in obesity. Started in March 2006, CON currently has over 3000 registered members. It is funded through the Networks of Centres of Excellence of Canada (http://www.nce-rce.gc.ca/index.htm). Its scientific director, Arya M. Sharma (http://www.drsharma.ca/index.html), holds a Research Chair in Obesity Research and Management at the University of Alberta.

External links

* [http://www.obesitynetwork.ca/home.aspx Official web site]


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