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.