Live webinar 29 October 2026 - Current and future directions in weight management, including oral GLP-1 RAs
ThinkGP
About this session
This webinar discusses current and future directions in weight management, focusing on the transition from a one-size-fits-all approach to personalised strategies. It covers obesity pathophysiology, clinical barriers to treatment, and the emerging role of oral GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity management, with a 30-minute Q&A session.
Learning Outcomes
Describe the transition towards a more personalised approach to weight management based on obesity pathophysiology. Identify common clinical and practical barriers to initiating and sustaining obesity treatment. Examine how a broader range of treatment options may support more individualised, shared decision-making with patients. Explain the emerging evidence and potential future role of oral therapies in obesity management.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026. Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm AEDT (NSW/ACT/VIC/TAS), 6:30pm - 8:00pm ACDT (SA), 6:00pm - 7:30pm AEST (QLD), 4:30pm - 7:00pm ACST (NT), 4:00pm - 6:30pm AWST (WA). Location: Online.
About the Presenters
Dr Rob Hungerford is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and recipient of the Tony Buhagiar Medal (2014). Associate Professor Sandra Neoh graduated equal first from the University of Melbourne in 2006, trained in Endocrinology, and is currently a staff endocrinologist at Austin and Northern Health.