Obesity Medicine 2026 Conference

Juan Pablo Frías, MD, Medical Director and Principal Investigator at the Los Angeles Institute for Metabolic attended the Obesity Medicine 2026 Conference in San Diego, hosted by the Obesity Medicine Association.

This leading conference brings together clinicians, researchers, and educators to advance evidence-based, patient-centered obesity care. From breakthroughs in pharmacotherapy and precision nutrition to the integration of AI in clinical practice, the program highlights innovative approaches to treating the complex biological, behavioral, and social drivers of obesity.

Did you know?
In Los Angeles County, local health surveys indicate that 1 in 4 adults have obesity, and more than half are either overweight or obese. Researchers now recognize obesity as a complex medical condition driven by biology, metabolism, genetics and environment, not simply lifestyle choices.

This shift has led to the development of new medications and therapies with many more currently in clinical development. Our center in Downtown Los Angeles helps bring these scientific advances directly to the community.

We look forward to bringing back insights from this conference that will continue to shape how we serve our patients and community.