In
her talk, Professor Kisielewska will begin with an overview of the different
types of fat present in our bodies and their important roles in metabolism.
She will then discuss the various body shapes and the associated risks
of obesity and cardiovascular disease. Building upon this knowledge, she
will examine the obesity patterns in UK society and the link with the
deposition of so-called visceral fat. Moving forward, she will delve into
the mechanisms that cause visceral fat to be a key player in the development
of various chronic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes, coronary heart
disease, stroke etc.
She will explain how the body senses satiety and
hunger, with a focus on the key gastrointestinal hormones involved and
will relate this to the role of insulin in the delivery and storage of
glucose in fat, muscle and liver.
Finally, she will address common dietary myths associated with targeting
"belly fat" and offer insights into improving a patient's overall
health through a comprehensive understanding of diet, lifestyle adjustments
and exercise.
Professor Kisielewska is Associate Professor of Medical Education at the
Peninsula Medical School University of Plymouth. She has a Ph.D. in physiology
and co-leads this subject across all 5 years of the BMBS (Bachelor of
Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) programme. She also gives lectures for
Clinical Radiography and Physician Associates. For the past 3 years, she
has led a medical knowledge module that carries 220 credits across all
five years of the BMBS programme working closely with national bodies
such as the General Medical Council and Medical Schools Council. She really
enjoys working with students and her clinical colleagues on various aspects
of the curriculum. With her significant research experience, she works
with Plymouth University, national and international colleagues on innovative
methods of assessment in medical education.
Profeesor Kisielewska also gave us a talk in April and has very kindly
stepped into the breach caused by Professor Belt’s withdrawal. We hope
that he will be able to give us his talk at a future date.