Biography
Priya’s research focus is on reducing the impact of obesity on health and wellbeing, and the neuroendocrine regulation of appetite and eating behaviours, the clinical application of obesity therapeutics and improving access to care. Her research group is conducting several clinical studies to understand how best to integrate new treatments for obesity alongside established therapies to improve health outcomes, sustainability and access to care. Ultimately, these studies aim to address unmet clinical needs, enable the provision of high-quality, evidence-based healthcare, and reduce weight-related stigma.
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