Expert InterviewLLY
Slingshot members are talking to an expert! The topic is:
Delving into the results from the head to head trial between orforglipron from Eli Lilly and oral semaglutide from Novo Nordisk in diabetes and obesity.
Executed on:Oct 31, 2025 9:30 AM EDT
Call Duration:30 minutes
Expert Profile
ExpertBlinded Expert
Institution: University of California at San Diego
- Board-certified Obesity Medicine Physician and Medical Director for the Weight Management Program at UC San Diego Health
- Treats over 100 patients per year with obesity with a variety of methods including surgery, medication, nutrition, behavior, and lifestyle support.
- Clinical interest in metabolism, weight regulation, treatment of obesity and weight-related medical conditions; Research interests include anti-obesity medications, obesity medicine education and bariatric surgery.
Interview Goal
This call will evaluate the current standard of care and the potential of orforglipron, an oral GLP-1 being developed by Eli Lilly for the treatment of obesity/diabetes.