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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab
@uofleatlab.bsky.social
The EAT Lab is dedicated to research on and treatment for eating disorders and anxiety. We are directed by Dr. Cheri A. Levinson, Ph.D. at the University of Louisville
We’re excited to announce that a new paper has been accepted in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews! Congrats to Rachel Torres, Lauren Harris, and Cheri Levinson on this outstanding accomplishment!
We’re excited to announce that our amazing graduate student, Claire Cusack, received the Outstanding Student Researcher Award from SSCP!🎉 This award recognizes her outstanding contributions to clinical psychology research under the mentorship of Dr. Cheri Levinson. Congratulations, Claire!
New book chapter in press! Congratulations to Dr. Cheri Levinson and her co-authors on "Eating Disorder and Social Anxiety Comorbidity" which will appear in the 2nd edition of The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Social Anxiety Disorder.
New in JAMA Psychiatry: Our latest research highlights the growing use of GLP-1 medications among individuals with eating disorders and underscores the importance of screening for eating disorders before prescribing weight-loss medications. Read more: medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Our new research finds that people with eating disorders are using and misusing GLP-1 medications like Ozempic at alarming rates — nearly double those seen in the general public. Read the full article at the link below. gizmodo.com/people-with-...
Body Project Summer Camp 2026! Calling all girls entering 5th through 8th grade. Sign up today at this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... For more information on The Body Project, view our website at www.louisvilleeatlab.com/bodyproject....
Our colleagues at Yeshiva University have completed user-testing for their ARFID digital intervention study. They are moving to an open feasibility trial and looking for participants. Help us spread the word: yeshiva.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Questions? Reach out at cstern4@mail.yu.edu
Up next from #ICED2026 is a talk by one of our graduate students, Zoe Hynes! She discussed how weight stigma operates as a significant barrier to accessing eating disorder treatment. Weight stigma impacts so many people suffering from eating disorders and needs to be talked about more!
First up from our presentations at #ICED2026: Dr. Vanzhula, Dr. Levinson, and Dr. Osborn’s workshop on exposure-based approaches to addressing mealtime rituals in eating disorder treatment. It sparked engaging and insightful discussion! #cancelEDs #eatlab
The EAT lab had a blast at #ICED2026! Over the next several days we will be sharing highlights from our workshops, talks, posters, and presentations, so be on the lookout! 👀👀 #cancelEDs #eatlab
UofL is advancing innovation with the launch of “Zurada,” a new high-performance computing system capable of more than 1.6 quadrillion calculations per second. The system will help researchers turn complex ideas into real-world impact faster than ever. Read here: news.louisville.edu/news/high-pe...
Join us for a free community conversation on eating disorders — featuring voices from advocacy, clinical research, and lived experience. Together we can better understand and respond. 📅 May 12 · 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 Logsdon Community Center
Congratulations to our team on the acceptance of their latest paper, "From urge to behavior: An investigation of the temporal relationship between eating disorder urges and engagement in eating disorder behaviors," published in Behaviour Research and Therapy. So proud of this incredible work!
The Body Project Summer Camp is coming this July! A 5-day camp for girls incoming grades 5-8 focused on body positivity, reducing anxiety, and building confidence. July 6-10 | 12-2pm | Anchorage Public School. Register: tinyurl.com/bpcamplou
So proud of our own Dr. Cheri Levinson for being featured in IGNITE Research and Innovation Magazine! 🎉 As director of UofL's Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab, Dr. Levinson and her team are using AI to build personalized treatment models that truly see patients as individuals.
Exciting news! A new paper has been accepted in Advances in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Congrats to Zoe Hynes, Savannah Hooper, Sara Buseman, and Cheri Levinson on this important contribution!
Congrats to Dr. L & Z. Hynes on their paper in Body Image! They investigated the relationship of ED symptoms, internalized weight bias & emotions using network analysis. They found shame & worry act as pathways between ED symptoms & internalized weight bias. authors.elsevier.com/c/1n0GX6BgRu...
Community matters in recovery. A free event in Owensboro is bringing together research, lived experience, and local resources to improve eating disorder care. May 12. More info here: owensborotimes.com/features/202...
Proud to share that our mentee, Conner Leszkai, presented his PSYC492 project at the Undergrad Arts & Science Showcase. His poster explores important links between identity, body image, and intervention science.
Congratulations to Dr. Levinson and Zoe Hynes on their article publication in Body Image! Their work highlights how internalized weight bias is tightly linked to core eating disorder symptoms and body image.
We're seeking parents with children ages 3–12 for a research study! Participation includes questionnaires, games, and a brain scan across two visits. Compensation up to $80. Visit: bit.ly/ANDLabScreener to get started!
We’re excited to share a 5-day summer program hosted by the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab focused on building body confidence, reducing anxiety, and promoting positive self-image in young girls. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Share with anyone who might be interested!
Gov. Andy Beshear just signed new laws expanding mental health + eating disorder insurance coverage. www.14news.com/2026/04/13/g...
Dr. Levinson is hiring one to two full-time post-doctoral fellows to work on two National Institute of Mental Health supported studies! Application details: lnkd.in/gfwg4Q5U
Congratulations Cathy, on her acceptance to the Clinical Psychology PhD program at UMass Amherst! Cathy will be joining the Suicide Prevention Research Laboratory, where she will further her research interests to help prevent suicide.
Our team's new research shows how AI can personalize eating disorder treatment by analyzing real-time patient data to uncover distinct symptom “phenotypes” and track individual response—paving the way for more adaptive and precise support. Read here: lnkd.in/e29wHJhV
Congratulations to Dr. Cheri Levinson and team on their new publication in Behavior Therapy! Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Congrats to Dr. Rachel Torres, Dr. Juan Hernandez, Dr. Adam Gaweda, and Dr. Cheri Levinson on their new publication in Journal of Affective Disorders! They're exploring really innovative ways to improve mental health using AI.
