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The NIHR BioResource Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative UK (EDGI UK) is now collaborating with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a research organisation in the USA that convenes a community of researchers from across many disciplines and partner institutions.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 19 Mar 2025Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are more than just struggles with food and body image—they carry serious medical and psychological risks. Among these risks, mortality, especially suicide, stands out. Eating disorders have some of the highest mortality rates among psychiatric conditions, with a significant portion of deaths attributed to suicide. But why do these conditions and suicidal ideation so often go hand in hand?
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 17 Mar 2025Structural brain differences appear to play a role in the development of restrictive, emotional or uncontrolled eating behaviours, according to new research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London. More than half of 23-year-olds in the study showed these unhealthy eating habits.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 10 Jan 20252024 has been a year of remarkable discoveries and innovative advancements in mental health research, showcasing the expertise of NIHR Maudsley BRC researchers.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 13 Dec 2024The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded £1.3 million to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to pay for new research equipment and technology. The funding will go towards a new Centre for Advanced Neurotherapeutics, a Digital and Virtual Reality Centre and Hub, and retinography equipment.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 12 Nov 2024
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