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• Major findings: SOPHIA researchers uncover 5 separate diagnostic profiles for obesity

  OCTOBER 24, 2024 /

  Our new precision prediction algorithm, published in Nature Medicine, reveals previously unknown subtypes of obesity that raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Find out how this can lead to more precise, accurate and timely prevention and treatment.

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• See our latest educational resource: Photovoice about the lived experience of those with obesity

  AUGUST 20, 2024 /

  We are excited to share the results of our work on patient perceptions and preferences in Work Package 7. This visual-based educational resource is intended for those working in health and social care to provide further insight into the lived experience among those living with obesity.
  

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• Successful SOPHIA symposium at ICO 2024 in São Paulo

  JUNE 30, 2024 /

  On 26 June, SOPHIA presented their latest research to a full auditorium at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO) in São Paulo, Brazil. "We had to redefine how we think about obesity," said SOPHIA coordinator Carel Le Roux about the results of SOPHIA, predictors of risk and response, obesity in those with T1D and the patient perspective.

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• Successful SOPHIA Symposium at ECO 2024 in Venice

  MAY 29, 2024 /

  On May 14th, the SOPHIA project presented its first major symposium to a packed auditorium at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy. We demonstrated how our major findings support obesity as a complex, multifactorial disease and the future value of improving patient care.

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• This World Obesity Day, let’s talk about obesity & science, risk, and healthcare systems

  MARCH 04, 2024 /

  The number of people around the world living with overweight or obesity in 2035 is expected to be over 4 billion, and increasing the risk of associated health concerns such as type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, liver disease and increased cardiometabolic and cancer risk^1-4. This global healthcare challenge is one that cannot be solved alone, and one that we are discussing today on, World Obesity Day.

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• Why modeling obesity trajectories is key to the mission of SOPHIA

  FEBRUARY 22, 2024/

  Understanding different obesity trajectories and their impact on health: Insights from SOPHIA principal investigators

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• Putting the Patient Voice at the Center: How SOPHIA Aims to Change the Paradigm of Obesity Care

  DECEMBER 15, 2023/

  What if we could use the patient’s own perspectives and motivations surrounding obesity to help improve their health outcomes? Ascertaining the Patients’ perspectives is a crucial part of understanding the impact of their obesity on them and can inform us as to how best to provide care for those affected by the disease. A recent […]

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• SOPHIA has been profiled in extensive AI e-publication

  DECEMBER 13, 2023/

  How SOPHIA is unlocking the predictors of obesity treatment and risk Are you looking for an easy read to better understand the impact of SOPHIA and our approach to obesity care? We are excited to share a new e-publication that features a profile of SOPHIA, published by Innovation News Network. This profile provides a concise […]

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• Congratulations to iCare4CVD for an impressive start!

  DECEMBER 8, 2023/

  SOPHIA congratulates the recently launched IHI Public-Private Partnership iCARE4CVD for making an impressive start! The SOPHIA consortium wants to extend a big congratulation to all iCARE4CVD members. We are thrilled to see the progress that this critical project is making within the cardiovascular disease area, and excited to follow their innovative research on mapping and […]

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