The Intersection of Chronic Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, and Cancer Risk

Experts discussed the interaction between chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, obesity, and cancer. As the discussant, Dr. Matthias Blüher provided background on these interactions and which process initiates the downward spiral toward metabolic dysregulation. Dr. Marcia Haigis and Dr. Alison Ringel discussed the connection between metabolic fitness, cancer, and obesity. Dr. Nathan Berger discussed chronic inflammation contributions to the obesity and cancer connection. This webinar is part of the NCI Obesity & Cancer Webinar Series, which aims to foster cross-disciplinary research on obesity that can help prevent, treat, and/or control cancer.