Childhood Obesity Masterclass

NOVEMBER 05 -07, 2025
LISBON, PORTUGAL

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General Information

The Special Interest Group on Childhood Obesity and the Local Organising Committee are delighted to announce the 2nd Childhood Obesity Masterclass from 5th to 7th November 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. The Childhood Obesity Masterclass is a course addressing key issues in research, clinical treatment and public health related aspects of Childhood Obesity. The course will cover topics related to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and pathophysiology, with practical workshops and clinical cases.
Teaching will be interactive and delivered by European experts, and included both lectures and practical training.

The course language is English.

This school is supported by the ESPGHAN Education Partner Programme.

Application & Fees

Application opens early 2025

ESPGHAN Members: EUR 120.00
Non-Members: EUR 150.00
The participation fee is understood as a small contribution to the overall course program and cannot be lowered for delgates not requiring accommodation or dinners.

Application process: The number of participants is limited and a delegates will be selected by the local organisers after the deadline. Applicants will be selected based on CV, support letter of an ESPGHAN Member in good standing (any type), a motivation letter. Submission of an abstract of a research study to b presented int he course is optional. Priority will be given to ESPGHAN Members. ESPGHAN Members may attend two courses per year and non-members may attend one course before becoming members of the society.

Kindly use the online application form on this page. Applications submitted by email cannot be accepted. If you experience any issues with the tool, please contact us at office@espghan.

Please do not make travel arrangements before receipt of a formal confirmation of acceptance from the ESPGHAN Office.

Delegates are expected to attend the course from start to finish with travel reimbursment contingent on full participation. Participants arriving late/departing early will not be able to claim travel costs.

PROGRAMME

Preliminary Programme

Day 01 - November 05 2025

Childhood obesity: diagnosis and complications
13.00-14.00 Participants registration and light lunch
14.00-14.15 Welcome

Session. Diagnosis
14.15-14.45 Body composition assessment in children with obesity
14.45-15.15 Metabolic syndrome and MUO/MHO criteria in pediatrics
15.15-15.45 Pediatric Steatotic Liver Disease (SLD) in children: a differential diagnosis
15.45-16.15 COFFEE BREAK
16.15-16.45 Obesity and hormones
16.45-17.15 Obesity-related eating disorders
17.15-18.45 Workshop genetic and endocrine obesity clinical cases + Workshop nutritional assessment body composition clinical cases

20.00 Dinner

Day 02 - November 06 2025

Childhood obesity: prevention and pathophysiology
08.30-10.00 Workshop genetic and endocrine obesity clinical case + Workshop nutritional assessment, body composition clinical cases

Session. Early nutrition and development perpective
10.00-10.30 Obesity in pregnancy
10.30-11.00 Breastfeeding and prevention of childhood obesity
11.00-11.30 COFFEE BREAK
11.30-12.00 The role of lowering dietary protein in early life
12.00-12.30 The prematurity and the risk of later NCD: myth or reality?
12.30-13.00 Prevention of childhood obesity in school context: community health promotion intervention
13.00-14.00 LUNCH
14.00-14.30 Which dietary pattern and eating habits for prevention?
14.30-15.00 Neuropsychological aspects and brain function as cause or consequence of childhood obesity
15.00-15.30 Obesity in paediatric gastrointestinal disorders: pathogenesis and implications
15.30-16.00 COFFEE BREAK

Session. Innovative Research
16.00-16.30 The role of gut microbiota: cause or consequence?
16.30-17.00 Treatment of liver damage: the role of bioactive compounds
17.00-17.30 Biotics in the treatment of obesity-related metabolic alterations
17.30-18.30 Selected abstracts: presentations by delegates

20.00 Dinner

Day 03 - November 07 2025

Treatment
08:30-09.00 Efficacy of multicomponent interventions: diet and physical activity
09.00-09.30 Pharmacological treatment of obesity and new treatments for diabetes
09.30-10.00 Psychological aspects of childhood obesity treatment
10.00-10.30 Bariatric surgery: lights and shadows
10.30-11.00 COFFEE BREAK
11.00-12.30 Role playing activity ///Role playing activity (supervised)
12.30-13.00 time to complete online course evalutation to obtain CME certificates and conclusion
13.00-14.00 LIGHT LUNCH

Cost Coverage

ESPGHAN will arrange and cover the following for registered delegates:

Accommodation up to 2 nights in single occupancy (arranged by ESPGHAN)
Meals and social programme (arranged by ESPGHAN)
Course Material

Disclaimer

Please be aware that ESPGHAN will be taking photos and/or videos at this event. By registering and attending this Masterclass you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions. Please contact office@espghan.org if you have any questions or concerns

CONTACT

If you have any questions, please contact the ESPGHAN Office for details.
Phone: +41 (0)22 9000 401
Email: office@espghan.org

Application

Application for this course opens early 2025.