Arya Sharma, University of Alberta

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Medicine Professor Edmonton, Alberta amsharm@ualberta.ca

Bio/Research

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 re...


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Bio/Research

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 300 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


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