

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ARC Conversations: Obesity and weight-loss drugs - solution or distraction?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Naveed Sattar, Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine at the University of Glasgow, discusses whether weight-loss drugs are good for society.About this EventObesity and the new weight-loss drugs: solutions or distractions to societal issuesIn this talk, Naveed Sattar, Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine at the University of Glasgow, will explore the evidence behind weight-loss drugs — why they are being used, their real benefits and risks - and what they may mean for society, for better or worse.Agenda:16:00 -16:30 – Welcome and talk from Naveed Sattar16:30 -17:00 - Audience discussion and Q&amp;A17:00 -17:30 - DrinksAbout Naveed:Naveed Sattar is from Glasgow – which he loves – and Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine at the University of Glasgow. He has contributed to &gt;1500 papers across diabetes, obesity, CV disease and related conditions. He has also co-authored over 10 national or international guidelines across cardiometabolic disease, including obesity guidelines. He has also contributed to many trials in these areas including lifestyle and drugs trials, with evidence of impact across several disciplines. He is associate editor for Diabetes Care and has received several national and international awards for his research contributions. He contributes to new health initiatives in the Scottish Health Service and in 2023 was appointed Chair of the UK Government’s Obesity Healthcare Goals Programme.---This event is free, but ticketed.There will be drinks available after the event, while stocks last.Please enter the ARC via the main entrance, as indicated on the map below.If you have any specific access requirements, please contact ARCEngage@glasgow.ac.uk  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/de1f1bc0-08cb-11f1-b6c3-c3694e9a4e40-rimg-w600-h740-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg
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- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Glasgow
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow
- **lat**: 55.87168549999999
- **long**: -4.295595499999999
- **full address**: Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: The ARC (https://allevents.in/org/the-arc/20740433)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The ARC
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about ARC Conversations: Obesity and weight-loss drugs - solution or distraction? ?
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