Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 8:00 am – 8:30 am
Sponsored by
Not All Obesity is the Same: Looking Beyond the Scale at What’s Rare
Speaker:
Dr. Juliana Simonetti, MD
Associate Professor
Director of Obesity Medicine
Co-Director of Comprehensive Weight Management Program
Co-Director of PROMIS2U (Pre-matriculation Readiness for Ongoing Medical Student Success at the U) Program
Dr. Simonetti serves as the Director of the Obesity Medicine Program and Co-Director of the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at the University of Utah. She received her medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Obesity Medicine and Clinical Nutrition at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Simonetti holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. With over a decade of experience in the field of obesity medicine and bariatric medicine, she has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed journals and authored book chapters on various topics concerning obesity treatment. Her research focuses on understanding the genetic factors contributing to obesity and exploring targeted approaches for its treatment. Dr. Simonetti is originally from Brazil and speaks Portuguese and Spanish. She is passionate about working with underserved communities and promoting diversity within the healthcare workforce.