The Effects of Weight Loss: Friend or Foe?
3rd Edition of the Doctoral Programme in Metabolism – Clinic and Experimental
Bringing together metabolic, clinical, nutritional and psychosocial perspectives on weight loss.
METBALANCE 2026

EXPLORE THE PROGRAMME

One day. Multiple perspectives on weight loss.

From metabolic adaptations and energy expenditure to misinformation,
psychosocial drivers and clinical practice, MetBalance 2026 brings together
complementary perspectives on the effects of weight loss.

09:00
Scientific Session
The Metabolic Trade-offs of Weight Loss
10:30
International Session
The Mysteries of Energy Expenditure
14:00
Roundtable
The Weight of (Mis)Information
15:30
Scientific Session
Beyond Metabolism: Psychosocial Drivers of the “Ideal Body”
16:50
Interactive Session
Challenging Weight Loss Myths
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

PRESENT YOUR WORK AT METBALANCE 2026

Oral communications and poster presentations

Share your research with a multidisciplinary audience and take part in the scientific programme of MetBalance 2026.

Accepted abstracts will be published in
RISE – Health Research Journal.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: ENDED
METBALANCE 2026

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Experts bringing different perspectives to the discussion.

METBALANCE 2026

WHY ATTEND METBALANCE 2026?

A full day of science, discussion and exchange around one complex question:
when is weight loss truly beneficial?

Multidisciplinary Perspectives
From metabolism and nutrition to clinical practice and psychosocial dimensions.
Science Meets Practice
Evidence-based discussion with relevance for researchers and healthcare professionals.
Present Your Work
Opportunities for oral communications and poster presentations.
Connect & Exchange
Meet students, researchers, clinicians and professionals from different fields.
METBALANCE 2026

MEET THE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

The Scientific Expertise behind MetBalance 2026.

METBALANCE 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know before joining MetBalance 2026.

MetBalance 2026 is open to students, researchers, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in metabolism, weight loss and related clinical, nutritional and psychosocial topics.

Students, researchers and professionals may submit work relevant to the scientific scope of MetBalance 2026.

Accepted abstracts may be selected for either oral communication or poster presentation.

Yes. Presenting authors must complete registration for MetBalance 2026.

Sessions will be held in English and Portuguese. The language of each session will be indicated in the scientific programme.

Yes. Accepted abstracts will be published in RISE – Health Research Journal.

Yes. Awards are planned for the best oral communication and the best poster presentation.

Yes. If you require an invoice for reimbursement or payment by your institution, please contact the Organising Committee before completing payment so that the necessary billing details can be issued correctly.

CONTACT

Need more information?

For registration, abstract submission or programme enquiries, contact the Organising Committee.


met-conf@med.up.pt | metbalance26@gmail.com


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