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On February 20, 2025, the Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy presented an interdisciplinary symposium that brings together leading scientists in the fields of vascular biology, obesity research, and metabolic diseases. This meeting took place in Aarhus, Denmark. Prof. Dr. Kerstin Wilhelm-Jüngling from the University of Bonn was invited as a speaker and presented her latest research findings on the role of endothelial cells in thermogenic adipose tissue. In her talk, "Modification of FOXO1 levels in endothelial cells - a tool to study the role of endothelial cells in thermogenic adipose tissue," she introduced innovative insights into signaling pathways that influence energy metabolism and may pave the way for new therapeutic approaches to obesity and metabolic disorders.  Beyond her lecture, Prof. Wilhelm-Jüngling took the opportunity to network intensively with leading researchers from across Europe. Particularly exciting were discussions on new methodological approaches in endothelial research and their application to metabolic diseases. Exchanges with international colleagues such as Prof. Jörg Heeren (UKE Hamburg) and Prof. Kirsty Spalding (Karolinska Institutet) provided valuable inspiration for future research collaborations.  The Vascular-Adipose Link Meeting 2025 was organized by the Danish Diabetes and Endocrinology Academy (DDEA) and the Danish Cardiovascular Academy (DCA) and was held in the inspiring setting of the ARoS Art Museum in Aarhus. With high-profile presentations and dynamic discussions, the event made a significant contribution to advancing the understanding of the interplay between vascular and adipose tissue in health and disease. 

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