Dr. Eva Cecilie Gregertsen

Eating Disorders Researcher & Provisional Psychologist

[AEDRTC @aedrtc]

Introducing Dr Romi Goldschlager, a psychiatrist, PhD candidate at Li THRED, @her_centre , @MonashUni & @maprc1 & one of our TranslatED Scholarship recipients. You can find out more about Romi’s research here 🔗 https://t.co/k5rIjnu0DM

[Anorexia Myths @AnorexiaMyths]

Completely agree with this approach to AN treatment.

[Dr. Eva Cecilie Gregertsen @EvaGregertsen]

Proud supervisor 🥰

[Translational Medicine at Monash University @MonashSTM]

We are delighted to announce the 2025 recipients awardees of the @Alfred_Research Alliance Honours Scholarships.

🥁Kurea Adrian (Psychiatry) is researching how #ADHD influences #EatingDisorders. She's supervised by Dr @EvaGregertsen and Dr Romi Goldschlager. 

🥁 and Joshua Lay (#InfectiousDiseases), supervised by Dr Nenad Macesic and Dr Ben Vezina.  Joshua is looking into clinical reservoirs and antimicrobial resistance of Serratia marcescens.

These scholarships are awarded to our highest achieving Honours students. Both Kurea and Joshua are enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) degree. We wish them all the best in their studies!

If you're interested in doing an Honours (BMedSc, BSc or BBiomedSc) year with @MonashSTM (or a Masters or PhD), save the date:

Thu 7 August for our annual event at The Alfred Innovation and Education Hub, with @Monash_SPHPM, @BakerResearchAu and @BurnetInstitute. Visit our website for more:

https://t.co/oo9V4eCYAj

#MonashUni #TranslationalMedicine #Honours

[Dr. Eva Cecilie Gregertsen @EvaGregertsen]

🌟 Do you have ADHD & a history of anorexia? 🌟
We're studying the effects of stimulant treatment in people with co-occurring ADHD & anorexia nervosa.
🧠 1 interview (online/in-person)
📝 5 short surveys

Interested? Email: [email protected] 💌
#ADHD #Anorexia #ResearchStudy

[Dr. Eva Cecilie Gregertsen @EvaGregertsen]

Weekend brunch: not just a meal, but a moment of self-care. 💛 Nourishing our bodies and minds is an act of kindness to ourselves. Here’s to enjoying food without guilt and embracing the joy in each bite! #SelfCare #MindfulEating #EatingDisorders

[Dr. Eva Cecilie Gregertsen @EvaGregertsen]

And for the 1% who DO access it, current treatments are only effective about 50% of the time...

#EatingDisorders #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #EatingDisorderTreatment #EatingDisordersResearch

[James Downs @jamesldowns]

It's #eatingdisordersawarenessweek. Latest figures from NHS Digital indicate around ONE PERCENT of adults in the UK who need treatment currently access it.

Where is the campaign saying "anyone can get an eating disorder, but 99% of adults can't get specialist help?"

#edaw2025

[James Downs @jamesldowns]

I'm not engaging much with eating disorders awareness week this year.

The way I want to raise awareness is to raise the alarms, raise a storm, raise a riot of public outrage about the immense injustices that silently ruin lives.

[Dr. Eva Cecilie Gregertsen @EvaGregertsen]

✨#HappyNewYear from snowy Norway!✨

I’ve been grateful to spend the holidays with family, but I know this time of year can be especially difficult for those affected by #EatingDisorders. In 2025, let’s work towards better treatments, greater understanding, and renewed hope. 💙

[Dr. Eva Cecilie Gregertsen @EvaGregertsen]

Why should we explore biological treatments for #EatingDisorders? This article written by my brilliant #Research Assistant Ella for the @Bfoundation explains why they're a missing part of the puzzle in addressing these complex illnesses.

Read more here: https://t.co/5A6zlatnaO

[Dr. Eva Cecilie Gregertsen @EvaGregertsen]

Happy B-Day @eatlovelive 🎂 Last night's celebration reminded me of the powerful impact that compassionate care can bring to #EatingDisorder #recovery. What a privilege to join this amazing team in recognising another year of life-changing work #RecoveryIsPossible #BreakTheStigma

[Anorexia Myths @AnorexiaMyths]

If you withdraw treatment from a patient with AN because it makes them anxious, do you understand AN at all?

[Anorexia Myths @AnorexiaMyths]

Had a chat with someone recently about this. Their son, who has chronic pain following a head injury, was diagnosed with SWJ. They were told he had a type of brain energy deficit…

A biomarker and endophenotype for anorexia nervosa? — Monash University https://t.co/muYx4DtW4J

[HER Centre Australia @her_centre]

Prof @jayashrikulkar1, Dr Leo Chen and the team are tackling anorexia nervosa from a world-first angle through Li-THRED (the Transformative Hub for Research into Eating Disorders). Learn more here:
https://t.co/HaSFbU5mDa or contact our team: [email protected]

[Dr. Eva Cecilie Gregertsen @EvaGregertsen]

We are currently investigating the effects of #ZINC on symptoms of #AnorexiaNervosa (including atypical & in partial remission). If you or a loved one is interested in participating in our Melbourne-based #ClinicalTrial, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. @MonashUni

[Anorexia Myths @AnorexiaMyths]

The second time in 2 weeks that zinc has come up. Funnily enough, it was one of the first things I read about when AN struck and I was looking for answers. Think Zinc: Micronutrient Supplementation for the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa https://t.co/I9NiANKSq7

[Dr. Eva Cecilie Gregertsen @EvaGregertsen]

@AgnesAyton @AnorexiaMyths Hi Agnes. Our team does lots of work w/ hormones in treating various psychiatric conditions w/ promising results. That said, I'm particularly interested to know more about your study on hormones & AN - could you link me to the study, or give me more info if unpublished? Thanks!

[James Downs @jamesldowns]

I’m proud of this paper out today on the role of harm reduction in longstanding anorexia. All reads, comments and shares most welcome! https://t.co/EBAcirilZl

[Agnes Ayton 💙 @AgnesAyton]

Mean age of death was 24.5 years old. A loss of 60 years of life. We can and should do better.

[Butterfly Foundation @Bfoundation]

Researchers from @MonashUni Li-THRED are testing potential medication treatments for anorexia nervosa (AN). If you're located in VIC & currently experiencing AN, find out if you're eligible by filling out the EOI below or email [email protected] ⤵️
https://t.co/NpI8GrwGr0

[Dr. Eva Cecilie Gregertsen @EvaGregertsen]

This is why our current hormone & medication trials include atypical #anorexia & those with AN who have managed to weight restore. BMI is not a good indicator of severity which I'm reminded of every single day seeing incredibly unwell people who are technically a "healthy weight"

[Valerie Wong @valeriezwong]

In a residential sample of n = 1810, patients with atypical AN endorsed more severe eating disorder and emotional symptoms than patients with AN-R (no diff between atyp AN and AN-BP). The higher BMI of individuals with atypical AN accounted for these differences.

[Anorexia Myths @AnorexiaMyths]

I’m sure when my daughter was ill she felt that her ED was a huge part of her identity and she didn’t know who she’d be without it. This is so common.

But I can tell you: the fact that she had an ED is probably the least interesting thing about her.