Understanding hyperphagia: a root cause, recognition & burden

Thursday, 07 March 2024, Webinar: Online

About 
the event

Watch this Rhythm-organised webinar to explore the role of the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway in hyperphagia and early-onset, severe obesity, including a patient perspective on the real-life burden of living with hyperphagia

 

KEY TOPICS:
Understanding hyperphagia: pathological, insatiable hunger 

  • What does it really mean?
  • The MC4R pathway: function, disruption and impact on hyperphagia
  • Clinical recognition and management of hyperphagia
  • Real-life burden and unmet needs for patients and families

Speakers:

Photo of Prof. Carel Le Roux

Prof Carel Le Roux

(Ireland)

Prof. Martin Wabitsch

(Germany)

Karrie-Anne Bullimore

(United Kingdom)

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This meeting was organised and funded by Rhythm Pharmaceuticals and is intended for HCPs only.