Why do people become obese, and why is lasting weight loss so difficult? Alan Saltiel, director of the U-M Life Sciences Institute and a world-renowned researcher of obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders, will lecture on the science of obesity, exploring how obesity causes myriad health problems and why it is so hard to treat. Saltiel will also discuss recently discovered potential treatments including amlexanox, an anti-obesity drug currently in clinical trials at U-M.

This event is part of the LSI's 2013-14 Follow the Science
Lecture Series: How research is revolutionizing our approach to health, disease and treatments

These lectures are offered by scientists in the Life Sciences Institute and are designed for a curious lay audience with no formal science background. All lectures are free and open to all, and followed by complimentary refreshments and a Q&A session with the speaker.