Beatriz Farinha

PhD in Biomedicine, IMIBIC 🇪🇸 | ECN/EASO Board Member

[EASO Early Career Network @EASOobesityECN]

2026 EASO Early Career Network Masterclass
Join us ➡️ 7-9 December - Zagreb, Croatia 🇭🇷

Hot Topics in Obesity with sessions addressing key issues in research, treatment and public health.

Application Deadline: 16th October 2026

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/VTAHNcs1vB

[EASO Early Career Network @EASOobesityECN]

Meet EASO ECN board member Beatriz Farinha from Spain🇪🇸

Beatriz joined ECN because she wants to bring more collaboration and knowledge exchange between researchers and elevate basic science within the obesity community.

Watch the video and learn about her research.

[EASO Early Career Network @EASOobesityECN]

▶️ Save the Date

The 34th European Congress on Obesity will take place from 18-21 May 2027 in Munich, Germany. 🇩🇪

We look forward to hosting you in Munich!

[EASO @EASOobesity]

“If I want to stay within my field, which is obesity, I need to do *more* than just my science — I need to communicate science”

@GilesYeo in the ECN now for an important session on communicating science 🧬

Join us! #ECO2026

[EASO_President @EasoPresident]

Attending #ECO2026 in Istanbul? Join @beafarinha99 & the ECN Board at the ECN Lounge! 🤝

📍 Tuesday 12 May (13:45): Guided Lunchtime Social
📍 Thursday 14 May (13:15): Communicating Obesity

Connect with peers & find your next collaborator!
https://t.co/rac0hl619a

[EASO @EASOobesity]

Professor @GijsGoossens invites you to EASO’s Basic Science Teaching Workshop at #ECO2026 in Istanbul.

Explore the latest advances in obesity research, energy balance, and metabolic health.

🗓️ May 12th 📍 Istanbul

Learn more: https://t.co/JTZFo7oHRa

[Beatriz Farinha @beafarinha99]

🚨Opportunity for Early Career Researchers in Obesity!
Applications are now open for two ECO2026 Prizes, aimed at recognising outstanding contributions from early career researchers presenting at ECO.
https://t.co/OIDTFjR25N

[EASO @EASOobesity]

We're pleased to launch the #ECO2026 Prize for Public Engagement & Science Communication and Prize for Advocacy, Impact & Innovation, both recognising early career researchers

Open for Applications Until 5 May  

https://t.co/AyDZayzYhP

[EASO Early Career Network @EASOobesityECN]

See you at #ECO2026!

[EASO_President @EasoPresident]

Congratulations to the 2026 Best Thesis Award finalists: Dr Elena Tsompanaki | Dr Leona Ryan | Dr Beatriz Cicuéndez

Learn more about their Reasearch at the ECN Best Thesis Award Session at #ECO2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye ➡️ Wed 13 May 2026 | 1630

https://t.co/BgKxrCBVqO

[EASO @EASOobesity]

EASO and @novonordiskfond congratulate the 2026 New Investigator Award Winners. 👏

⭐ Basic Science - @jens_lund
⭐ Childhood Obesity - Sara Stinson
⭐ Clinical Research - @NeleSteenackers
⭐ Public Health - @ediputra_ign

Read about their awards here:
https://t.co/icwXXEiKY6

[Next Generation: Cantera SEEDO @CanteraSEEDO]

La #obesidad es una #enfermedad crónica, multifactorial, compleja y recidivante que requiere prevención, diagnóstico temprano, tratamiento adecuado y enfoque multidisciplinar

Actuemos juntos, sin estigma y con focus en salud

#seedocontigo #diamundialobesidad2026
#canteraseedo

[EASO_President @EasoPresident]

➡️ Obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease and is a gateway to other NCDs, including cardiovascular diseases, renal disease, liver diseases and at least 13 types of cancer.

Join us on #WorldObesityDay, 4th March ➡️ addressing obesity together

#WOD2025 #WODEurope @ECPObesity

[EASO_President @EasoPresident]

The #ECO2026 late-breaking abstract submission system is open! Share your breaking science and clinical innovation with the world. The deadline for receipt of your abstracts is 27th February 2026.

https://t.co/3WNsCBD6Ai

@EASOobesityECN
#obesity
@EASOpresident

[FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia @fct_pt]

Hoje celebramos o papel das mulheres na construção do conhecimento. As vencedoras das Medalhas de Honra L’Oréal Portugal para as Mulheres na Ciência deixam-nos testemunhos que podem inspirar futuras cientistas.

[EASO_President @EasoPresident]

The #ECO2026 late-breaking abstract submission system is open! Share your breaking science and clinical innovation with the world. The deadline for receipt of your abstracts is 27th February 2026.

https://t.co/3WNsCBD6Ai

@EASOobesityECN
#obesity
@EASOpresident

[EASO @EASOobesity]

Mark the date! March 4th is World Obesity Day! In Europe, the informal EU parliamentary interest group, @MEPObesityGroup, will host a high-level discussion in the European Parliament: Addressing Obesity as a Gateway Disease - Why Europe Must Act Now!

https://t.co/ptFzTZQNKo

[EASO @EASOobesity]

Obesity is a chronic disease and a gateway disease to other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) — driving over 200 complications, including diabetes, cancer and liver and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). We’re making the case in Europe - thanks @ConscienHealth for the leaking roof analogy!

https://t.co/LAG0jagoeZ

[EASO_President @EasoPresident]

📣 Remember to submit your abstracts to #ECO2026 by 11th January 2026.

New to the abstract submission process? Click on the link below to review an example.

https://t.co/MraW1naLYW

#ECO2026
@EASOPresident

[EASO Early Career Network @EASOobesityECN]

Happy 2026!