Perioada: 10 - 12 Aprilie 2025

Dear Colleague,
Obesity is one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, affecting millions worldwide and leading to significant medical, social, and economic consequences. As a leading academic institution committed to advancing healthcare, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Craiova is honored to host Craiova Connects 2025 - Management of Obesity, a multidisciplinary initiative designed to foster collaboration and innovation in addressing this complex condition.
This event serves as a platform for integration, bringing together experts in Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, and Nutrition-Diabetes to share knowledge, develop new strategies, and implement effective solutions for obesity management. By embracing a comprehensive approach, we aim to tackle the multifaceted causes and consequences of obesity, ranging from metabolic disorders to cardiovascular complications and beyond. Through a robust program featuring keynote addresses, interactive workshops, and case study presentations, Craiova Connects 2025 highlights the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in improving patient outcomes. The congress underscores our shared responsibility as medical professionals, researchers, and educators to develop actionable strategies that can be implemented at both local and global levels.
As hosts, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Craiova reaffirms its commitment to excellence in medical education and research, fostering innovation and collaboration across specialties. We invite all participants—healthcare professionals, researchers, and students — to join us in this endeavor, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of patient care.
Together, let us work toward a healthier future where obesity is no longer a barrier to quality of life. Welcome to Craiova Connects 2025 — a milestone in the fight against obesity and a testament to the power of collaboration.
Sincerely,
Dan Ionuț Gheonea
Rector
University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Craiova