KEYNOTE ADDRESS: THE DAVID LAU LECTURESHIP

The Life Journey of the Obesity Researcher

David C. W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCP(C)
Professor of Medicine, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine,
Calgary, AB

Dr. Lau is a practising endocrinologist and Professor of Medicine, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine. He is Editor-in-Chief emeritus of the Canadian Journal of Diabetes and Past-President of the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons (CABPS).

Dr. Lau was Co-Chair of the evidence-based 2020 update of the Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) on the management of obesity, led by Obesity Canada and CABPS. He also served as an Expert Panel member of the 2018 evidence-based Diabetes Canada CPGs (he also served as an expert member for the 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013 updates), and a primary panel expert committee member of the 2012, 2016 and 2020 update of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of dyslipidemia and prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults. Dr. Lau is involved in population health and clinical research programs in diabetes, obesity and lipid disorders.

Dr. Lau was honoured as one of the top 20 notable Calgarians and top 50 Albertans in 2004 for his exemplary contributions to improve the health of Albertans.