Bariatric Surgery: Weight Loss, Metabolic Adaptations, and Physical Activity Considerations
Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 12:30pm –5:00pm
University Club –Ballroom B
123 University Place
Thackeray Street
RSVP By October 5 to dcg@pitt.edu
Speakers
Bariatric Surgery Procedures and Effectiveness for Weight Loss
Anita Courcoulas, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Section of Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery, University of Pittsburgh
Behavioral Intervention Considerations for Bariatric Surgery Patients: How Can Outcomes be Improved?
Melissa Kalarchian, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Pittsburgh
Physical Function Considerations: What are the benefits of Bariatric Surgery?
Deborah Josbeno, PhD, Assistant Professor , University of Pittsburgh
Metabolic Adaptations with Exercise in Bariatric Surgery Patients
Joe Houmard, PhD, Professor, Director of Human Performance Laboratory, East Carolina University
Long-term Importance of Physical Activity for Bariatric Surgery Patients
Dale Bond, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University School of Medicine
The session will end with a panel discussion “Future Scientific and Clinical Opportunities” moderated by Dr. John M. Jakicic, PhD, Chair and Professor, Department of Health and Physical Activity and Dr. Bret H. Goodpaster, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine
