HealthyW8 joins OBEClust, an EU-backed initiative uniting leading research projects to develop personalized interventions that address the obesity crisis and improve health outcomes across Europe.
As part of a revolutionary new initiative to combat the growing obesity crisis in Europe, the HealthyW8 project is proud to join eight other cutting-edge research projects in OBEClust, the European Cluster of Obesity Research Projects. This collaboration brings together leading research teams from across Europe, aiming to create lasting solutions for the prevention and management of obesity, with a special focus on personalized interventions for healthier lifestyles.
A Powerful Collaboration to Tackle Obesity
Backed by funding from the European Union, the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), OBEClust is bringing together a multi-disciplinary network of experts to share knowledge, research, and innovative solutions to prevent obesity. The cluster's approach emphasizes the need for cross-border collaboration, ensuring that these solutions are both evidence-based and practical for communities across Europe.
HealthyW8’s Role in the Cluster
At the heart of the OBEClust initiative, HealthyW8 focuses on personalized intervention strategies that aim to empower individuals to make healthier lifestyle choices. By developing tailored behavioural interventions that address the unique needs of individuals, HealthyW8 works to prevent and control obesity in key vulnerable stages of life. Our goal is to create intervention portfolios that combine personalized nutrition, physical activity recommendations, and mental health support, all delivered through accessible, user-friendly platforms.
Through OBEClust, HealthyW8 will not only benefit from the collective expertise of other leading projects but will also contribute valuable insights on how to better support people in adopting and sustaining healthy behaviours throughout their lives. The interconnected nature of the cluster ensures that our findings can influence other projects focused on childhood obesity, early prevention, and addressing the biological and sociocultural factors contributing to obesity.
- Projects focused on preventing childhood obesity (BIO-STREAMS and Obelisk), ensuring the next generation is equipped with the tools to maintain a healthy weight.
- Early risk identification initiatives like eprObes and BETTER4U, which aim to identify obesity risks at an early stage and provide targeted interventions.
- Lifestyle and behavioural interventions from SHIFT2HEALTH, which will help workers in demanding shift environments adopt healthier routines.
Looking Ahead: Making a Real Difference
The OBEClust initiative represents a significant step forward in the fight against obesity. With the combined power of multidisciplinary research and international collaboration, HealthyW8 and its partners are determined to develop sustainable, evidence-based solutions that will transform how obesity is understood, prevented, and managed.
Stay tuned for more updates as the HealthyW8 project and OBEClust continue to push the boundaries of obesity prevention across Europe, creating meaningful, lasting change.