Upcoming Events
5th Annual FIU Obesity Research Workgroup Symposium
Connecting Obesity Research with Community
October 9, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
FIU Main Campus • MARC 335
Lunch provided!
- Investigator Speed-Round Presentations
- Community, Healthcare, Education and Public Sector Partner Presentations
- Graduate Student Poster Presentations
- Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
Who should attend?
Researchers
Share your work, build collaborations and advance obesity research
Community Agencies
Highlight your programs and needs. Connect with researchers to create impactful partnerships.
Funders
Learn about priorities and opportunities and connect with investigators and community partners.
Graduate Students
Showcase your research, network with experts and grow your professional community.
How can I participate?
Researchers
Sign up for a spread-round presentation.
Community Agencies and Funders
Sign up for a speed-round presentation.
Graduate Students
Sign up for a poster presentation.
All attendees are welcome to join and network!
Registration Closed
Thank you for your interest in the Annual Obesity Symposium. Unfortunately, this event has reached capacity. Check back to learn more about future FIU Obesity Workgroup events.
Past Events
4th Symposium: Building connections in obesity research across Florida
Oct. 3, 2025
3rd Symposium: FIU Obesity Research
April 5, 2024
2nd Symposium: FIU Obesity Research
April 21, 2023
Webinar: Social and cultural explanations for the global pandemic of obesity and diabetes
Feb. 16, 2022 • Dr. Dennis Wiedman
1st Symposium: FIU Obesity Research
Jan. 12, 2022
