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Scientific Work in Anorexia Nervosa (SWAN)
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SWAN Research Group | Anorexia Nervosa & Other Eating Disorders | Based at Orygen/The University of Melbourne | Led by A/Prof Andrea Phillipou & team. Email: eatingdisorders@orygen.org.au
We are seeking people currently living in Australia to participate in virtual (i.e. over Zoom) focus groups. People under the age of 18 will need parental consent to participate. Follow the link to learn more: redcap.link/lzdud5ot
August 25, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Registrations are open for the 5th Biennial Body Image & Related Disorders (BIRD) Conference!

Low-cost registration available for in-person (Melbourne, Australia) and online attendance.

More info: birdconference2025.eventbrite.com.au
July 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Abstract submissions for the BIRD conference are now open! We look forward to reading your submissions and learning about the incredible research you are doing.

See here for more info: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/body-image...
June 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental illness with rising prevalence among youths, limited treatment options, and prominent physical and psychological challenges.

This Special Communication recommends steps to improve research in this field. ja.ma/443jsTF
June 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We are excited to announce the 2025 Body Image & Related Disorders (BIRD) Conference. Please save the date for Friday the 7th of November.

The conference will take place in Melbourne, Australia in a hybrid format. More information coming soon
#EatingDisorders #BIRD2025
January 31, 2025 at 1:18 AM
📢📢 PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED📢📢
If you work in an eating disorders service and are interested in sharing your thoughts on treatment for ARFID, please reach out using the following link!
tinyurl.com/helparfid
November 15, 2024 at 11:07 PM
📢📢Seeking PhD Students!📢📢
Are you interested in a PhD with our awesome team at The University of Melbourne/Orygen in #AnorexiaNervosa in 2025?
We are taking expressions of interest until 30th Aug. Please email us at eatingdisorders@orygen.org.au!
Please share widely!
July 18, 2024 at 3:20 AM
Our group is still split over several workplaces so it makes it even more special when we're able to get almost 2/3 of Swannies to catch up in-person for our end of year celebration! Happy holidays!!
December 12, 2023 at 4:38 AM
Thank you to everyone who tuned into the Body Image and Related Disorders (BIRD) Conference today. We hope that you enjoyed the program and learnt lots. If you missed the conference live, you can email us (see bio) for access to the recording.
November 17, 2023 at 2:57 AM