Eating Disorders Genetics NZ

Join us to help researchers pinpoint the genes associated with #eatingdisorders. Led by @cbulik, @makennedy101 and Dr Jenny Jordan

[Eating Disorders Genetics NZ @EDGI_NZ]

New @radionz interview with international EDGI director @cbulik

https://t.co/bKbWK7Q8hi

[Eating Disorders Genetics NZ @EDGI_NZ]

Researchers at the University of Sydney have launched an international survey to better understand the lived experiences of individuals with eating disorders.

To learn more, visit https://t.co/j80EWfBaCX

[Cynthia Bulik @cbulik]

For an overview of the rich contribution of @newzealand researchers & clinicians to our understanding of #eatingdisorders see this scoping review @EDGI_NZ https://t.co/r52cCAAwSs

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Our recent blog explores the relationship between night eating syndrome and other eating disorders. Read more at https://t.co/hkcIN3MSwf

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Happy New Year
As we say goodbye to 2022, we are wishing you a happy New Year! May 2023 offer adventures, opportunities and good fortunes. We will see you in the New Year.

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What's the connection between ADHD and eating disorders? Read more on our recent blog: https://t.co/lDsJK60Mrg

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We are so grateful and in awe of the support people have offered this year. Ngā mihi nui to everyone who has participated, liked, shared, and commented our posts, and offered whatever support they could. You are an amazing, kind, and comforting community.

[Eating Disorders Genetics NZ @EDGI_NZ]

Happy Holidays from all the EDGI team to you and your whānau 💫
We are wishing you a safe and peaceful holiday. Thank you for all your support.

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Below is an article by post-doctoral fellow Dr Hannah Kennedy, focused on binge eating disorder and why this is still less understood than anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa:

https://t.co/09V9tKQX48

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A recent interview on binge eating disorder and the work that is happening in the EDGI study with Jesse Mulligan.

https://t.co/IqivGk88nB

[Eating Disorders Genetics NZ @EDGI_NZ]

Last week was Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week! Below is some helpful information from Dr Simon Wilksch, who is both an eating disorders clinician and researcher #BIEDAW

https://t.co/37fVtc0LCF?

[InsideOut Institute @InsideOutInst]

🧵(1/10) Global researchers unite to ensure representation of diverse populations in human genetic studies. Read on! #tweetorial

📖 https://t.co/NjbAbpuXId

@PGCgenetics @EDGIstudy @InsideOutInst @otago @uncceed @NeuropsychGen @ISPGnet @cbulik @UNC @ualbany (1/10)

[Eating Disorders Genetics NZ @EDGI_NZ]

The 7th Annual World Eating Disorders Action Day is tomorrow!
This year’s theme Caring for Carers is dedicated to shining a light on those caring for people with eating disorders, whether they be parents, grandparents, siblings, partners, significant others, whānau or friends.

[Eating Disorders Genetics NZ @EDGI_NZ]

Recent findings indicate that more people are experiencing disordered eating, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more at https://t.co/WMlJFVO7EU

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There have been reports of strikingly low funding provided for eating disorders research. Read more at https://t.co/WzLYAEI4Q3

[Eating Disorders Genetics NZ @EDGI_NZ]

Still got an EDGI spit kit at home? These are incredibly stable, and we'd appreciate it so much if you are able to return yours. We also have a $30 gift voucher to send you when we receive your completed kit!

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Happy New Year from all of us on the EDGI NZ team!

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Here are the three key steps of EDGI participation! Visit https://t.co/4kBdXSDxMI to learn more 🧬

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Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful participants!

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We're well into our data collection phase now, and are so thankful to everyone who has returned their kits! Here's our current total, as of 21 December 2021.