### Caroline M. Apovian: A Leader in Diabetes and Obesity Research Caroline M. Apovian, MD, FACP, FTOS, DABOM, is a prominent figure in the field of weight management and nutrition. With over 30 years of experience, she has made significant contributions as a researcher, treatment provider, and professor. Dr. Apovian is the co-director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a faculty member at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Apovian has authored more than 10 books and over 200 peer-reviewed articles on obesity and nutrition. She played a key role in updating the 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults and chaired the Endocrine Society Guidelines for Medical Treatment of Obesity in 2015. Her expertise has also been recognized by NASA, where she served as a nutrition consultant. In addition to her research and clinical work, Dr. Apovian has delivered over 150 invited lectures worldwide and served as president of The Obesity Society from 2017 to 2018. She is currently the co-director of the NIH-funded Boston Nutrition and Obesity Research Center. Dr. Apovian's work is dedicated to fighting obesity, and all proceeds from her books and products are donated to nonprofit organizations focused on this cause. For more information, you can visit her website at www.drapovian.com or follow her on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.