Arya Sharma, University of Alberta
Medicine
Professor
Edmonton, Alberta
amsharm@ualberta.ca
Expert In
Managing obesity
Obesity
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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