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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Research decoded! Today, we are revisiting "Fear of food prospectively predicts drive for thinness in an eating disorder sample recently discharged from intensive treatment" Want to learn more? Read the full paper here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29145095/

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🌟Research spotlight! 🌟 Interested in learning more? Read the full paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Learn about how Dr. Levinson, the director of the EAT Lab, got interested in eating disorder research! ⤵

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We are excited to highlight a recent publication! Let's break it down in plain English ⤵ Read the full paper here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42615236/

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Get to know Dr. Cheri A. Levinson and the EAT Lab!

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

BIG NEWS! The EAT Lab received $5.9 million for: "A Randomized Controlled Trial of Digital Written Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders: Improving Access to Care" Read more below! ⬇️

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Last month marked the EAT Lab's 10 year anniversary, so today we're taking a look back at some of the milestones that got us here! Here's to the next 10 years of pushing the science forward, training the next generation of researchers, and helping even more people find their way to recovery. 💙

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We’re hiring! Join the Center for Precision Behavioral Health Research & Innovation at UofL as our Chief Operating Officer. Apply by August 18th via the following link: uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UofLCa...

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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!

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

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!

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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.

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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/...

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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-...

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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....

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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!

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

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

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

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

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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...

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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!

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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.

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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!

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

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...

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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...

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

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.

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

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.

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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!

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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!

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Gov. Andy Beshear just signed new laws expanding mental health + eating disorder insurance coverage. www.14news.com/2026/04/13/g...

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

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

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

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.

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Cheri Levinson and team on their new publication in Behavior Therapy! Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

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.

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Study info: www.louisvilleeatlab.com/youth-eating... Apply: uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UofLCa...

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We are recruiting a full-time study coordinator to work on a large randomized controlled trial of digital treatment for eating disorders! See more information and apply here: uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UofLCa...

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

We are hiring one to two full-time post-doctoral fellows to work on two NIMH supported studies! For more information, please see louisvilleeatlab.com/now-hiring.h.... To apply please send your CV, a cover letter, and three names of references to Dr. Levinson at cheri.levinson@louisville.edu.

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Congratulations Jayson on being accepted to the UofL Epidemiology PhD program!

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April Smith, PhD @aprilrosesmith.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We are getting excited for #SRS2026! Come check us out!

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

For National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we’re sharing what we’re learning from our ongoing studies in the EAT Lab about preventing and treating eating disorders! Today’s insight comes from our GLP-1 Study!

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

For NEDA Awareness Week, we’re sharing what we’re learning from our ongoing studies in the EAT Lab! Unsurprisingly, we found that greater social media use is positively associated with higher rates of disordered eating attitudes and behaviors in children in our Y.E.S. study!

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Please join us in congratulating our incredible postdoc, Dr. Juan Hernandez!!! He accepted an offer as an assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago Hospital. We are so proud of him and excited to see the meaningful work he will continue to do!! 🤩🤩

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Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab @uofleatlab.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Last chance to apply!! Applications due 2/15!! Come work with us 🤗

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