Novo Nordisk Breakfast Symposium: Beyond the weight: Exploring patient-centric approaches to obesity and cardiovascular care
Tracks
Mākaro Meeting Room
| Friday, June 12, 2026 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM |
| Mākaro Meeting Room |
Details
The session will explore:
- Why early obesity management matters for cardiovascular risk and outcomes
- Key clinical data for GLP-1RAs in the obesity and CV space, with a focus on SELECT
- The multidisciplinary management of patients receiving GLP-1RA therapy following a cardiovascular event
Speaker
Prof Jeremy Krebs
Endocrinologist
Capital, Coast And Hutt Valley Health
Chairperson
7:15 AM - 8:15 AMBiography
Gerard McQuinlan
Exploring patient centric approaches to obesity and cardiovascular care
7:15 AM - 8:15 AMBiography
Gerard McQuinlan is a GP and SCOPE-certified obesity specialist with a strong focus on long-term obesity management and patient-centred care. He is a member of the Australian NACOS group and is passionate about supporting sustainable weight management and improving long-term health outcomes for patients living with obesity.
Dr Daniel Chan
Cardiologist
Whangarei Hospital
Exploring patient centric approaches to obesity and cardiovascular care
7:15 AM - 8:15 AMBiography
Daniel Chan graduated from Auckland Medical School and is currently working on completing his Doctor of Medicine (MD) investigating the determinants and outcomes of New Zealanders with heart failure and acute coronary syndromes. Daniel practices as a Cardiologist at Whangarei Hospital and at The Heart Group. His interests are general cardiology with a focus on ischaemic heart disease and heart failure.
