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SHIFT2HEALTH

SHIFT2HEALTH is an EU-funded research project investigating how shift work affects metabolic health and developing strategies to prevent obesity among shift workers.

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News

4th of March is World Obesity Day (WOD)

06.03.2026 Events

Obesity is a complex disease influenced by biological, environmental and social factors, many of which lie beyond individual control. Recognising this…

OBEClust receives World Obesity Day Europe Award for Best Collaborative Project

04.03.2026 Project Updates

OBEClust has been awarded the EASO World Obesity Day Europe Award for Best Collaborative Project, recognising the value of coordinated European…

One year of OBEClust

04.03.2026 Project Updates

Obesity is one of the most complex public health challenges of our time, shaped by biological, environmental, social and economic factors. Addressing…

Aims & Objectives

Aims

The SHIFT2HEALTH project aims to develop nutritional and behavioural strategies for people with high risk of obesity caused by circadian disruption.

The strategies developed are based on an advanced understanding of:
the underlying biological pathways, particularly regarding the microbiome, metabolic health and inflammation
the identification of pre-obesity biomarkers,
the expectations, wishes and needs of shift workers
Objectives

To achieve these aims, SHIFT2HEALTH is set up as a 5-year project, solving necessary bottlenecks such as a comprehensive understanding of biological pathways, identification of pre-obesity biomarkers, analysing obesity stigma, stress, work-life balance and circadian rhythm disruption, setting up pilots to assess the effectiveness of obesity management strategies or developing recommendations and guidelines for what constitutes an appropriate healthy diet for different age and health groups.