{"id":49452,"date":"2026-02-13T21:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T21:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/science\/?p=49452"},"modified":"2026-06-25T11:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T11:36:52","slug":"workshop-on-vitamin-d3-and-its-relationship-with-obesity-in-men-and-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/science\/2026\/02\/13\/workshop-on-vitamin-d3-and-its-relationship-with-obesity-in-men-and-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Workshop on \u201cVitamin D3 and Its Relationship with Obesity in Men and Women\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\" data-voice-floating-orb-focus-background=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\">\n<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a2e6e23-0744-83eb-ba34-39366557b92d-29\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a2e6e23-0744-83eb-ba34-39366557b92d-29\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a2e6e23-0744-83eb-ba34-39366557b92d-29\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-394\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"025aeedc-68b3-4598-80b3-5ee5b5ffaed5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"640\">Under the patronage of the President of the University of Mosul, <strong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"185\">Professor Wahid Mahmoud Al-Ibrahimi<\/strong>, and the supervision of the Dean of the College of Science, <strong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"278\">Professor Hiyam Adel Ibrahim<\/strong>, with the follow-up of the Head of the <strong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"343\">Department of Biology<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"374\">Professor Amjad Abdulhadi<\/strong>, and as part of its commitment to promoting public health and medical awareness, the Department of Biology organized a scientific workshop entitled <strong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"590\">\u201cVitamin D3 and Its Relationship with Obesity in Men and Women\u201d<\/strong> on the morning of <strong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"639\">Tuesday, February 10, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"854\">The workshop aimed to introduce <strong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"688\">Vitamin D3<\/strong>, including its chemical structure, sources, serum concentration levels, and its vital role in growth and the regulation of metabolic processes within the human body.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1300\">The workshop also discussed the impact of <strong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"923\">Vitamin D3 deficiency<\/strong> on weight gain and obesity through its influence on hormones associated with appetite regulation and various physiological functions. The presenters highlighted that women may be more susceptible to weight gain resulting from Vitamin D3 deficiency. The workshop emphasized the importance of maintaining adequate Vitamin D3 levels to ensure hormonal balance and overall health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1332\">The workshop was delivered by:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1504\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15l1qfy\" data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1370\"><strong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1370\">Professor Raed Salem Al-Saffar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cwr8yx\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1418\"><strong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1418\">Assistant Professor Thaer Mohammed Hassan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c2agr0\" data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1466\"><strong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1466\">Assistant Professor Haitham Luqman Shihab<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3df5hx\" data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1504\"><strong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1504\">Lecturer Muwaffaq Khalil Hassan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1705\">The event was attended by a distinguished group of university academics, researchers, and individuals interested in obesity-related health issues from both within and outside the University of Mosul.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1987\">At the conclusion of the workshop, the organizers expressed their best wishes for continued success to all participants, stressing the importance of sustaining scientific activities that serve the community and support the advancement of scientific research within the university.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2543\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2511\">Media and Government Communication Division<\/strong><br data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2514\" \/><strong data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2543\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Friday, February 13, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2543\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><a 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