Donald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity - A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity. The Obesity Society - Scientific society that aims to understand the causes, consequences, prevention and treatment of obesity. National Obesity Forum - Healthcare professionals who take an interest in the treatment and management of obesity. The European Association for the Study of Obesity - Independent European biomedical membership association promoting research into obesity, facilitating contact between individuals and organisations, and promoting action that tackles the epidemic of obesity. Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society (ANZOS) - A scientific organisation of medical practitioners, dietitians, scientists and other health care professionals interested in obesity research with members throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Region. World Obesity Federation - Network of professionals working in obesity research and education offering reports, conferences, awards, a number of task forces, education, conference organization services, membership, and journals. The Endocrine Society - Obesity - News and information about obesity’s causes, impact, and research into how to reduce it.