ARYA SHARMA

Arya M. Sharma is Professor and Chair in Obesity Research and Management at the University
of Alberta as well as Medical Director of the Alberta Health Services Provincial Obesity
Strategy. In 2005, he spearheaded the launch of the Canadian Obesity Network, which has
remarkably transformed the landscape of obesity research and management in Canada. His
research focuses on innovative approach to managing obese patients and includes the
development of the Edmonton Obesity Staging System. Dr. Sharma has authored more than 350
publications and is regularly featured as a medical expert in national and international TV and
print media. Dr. Sharma maintains a widely-read blog where he regularly posts his ideas and
thoughts on obesity prevention and management: http://www.drsharma.ca
Arya M. Sharma is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Alberta. He is also the Clinical
Co-Chair of the Alberta Health Services Obesity Program. Dr. Sharma is founder and Scientific
Director of the Canadian Obesity Network, a network of over 10,000 researchers, health
professionals and other stakeholders. He is also the Past-President of the Canadian Association
of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons.
His past appointments include positions as a Professor of Medicine and Canada Research Chair
(Tier 1) at McMaster University (2002-2007), Professor of Medicine at the Franz-Volhard
Klinik-Charite, Humboldt University Berlin (2000-2002) and the Free University of Berlin
(1994-2000). His research focuses on evidence-based prevention and management of obesity
and it’s complications.
Dr. Sharma is the leading voice in obesity science and medicine, has authored and co-authored
more than 400 scientific articles, and has lectured widely on the etiology and management of
hypertension, obesity, and related cardiovascular disorders. Dr. Sharma is regularly featured as
a medical expert in national and international TV and print media and maintains a widely-read
blog at http://www.drsharma.ca

 

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