TrygFondens Center for Aktiv Sundhed (CFAS), Rigshospitalet, inviterer til seminar med Professor Michael Karin:
"When Being Overweight Is Good – The Mechanistic Basis for the 'Obesity Paradox' Explained"
Professor Michael Karin fra University of California San Diego, US, er internationalt anerkendt inden for inflammation, metabolisme og cancer forskning.
Seminaret varer fra 14.00-15.00 efterfulgt af netværk og let forplejning.
Vi håber på at se mange af jer!
English version
It is a great pleasure to invite you to a seminar, followed by a networking event, featuring Professor Michael Karin, an internationally recognized leader in the fields of inflammation, metabolism, and cancer biology.
Event Details:
- Date & Time: October 1, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00 (Note: the seminar runs 14:00–15:00, followed by the networking event 15:00–16:00)
- Venue: Auditorium 2, Rigshospitalet
- Admission: Free, BUT registration is required
Under the intriguing title "When Being Overweight Is Good – The Mechanistic Basis for the 'Obesity Paradox' Explained" Professor Karin will explore one of the most counterintuitive observations in modern medicine: why excess body weight can, under certain circumstances, be associated with improved health outcomes.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the world's foremost experts, whose discoveries continue to shape both fundamental research and clinical medicine.