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Biography
Eva is a Research Fellow at the Li Transformative Hub for Research into Eating Disorders.
She has completed a PhD in Clinical Psychology at University College London in London, United Kingdom. Her PhD research focused on ambivalence towards recovery in anorexia nervosa treatment, a topic which she explored through a longitdinal multi-site clinical study.
Eva's current research focuses on exploring the biological drivers of eating disorders. Her main aim is to improve treatment outcomes for those affected by eating disorders, by developing a greater understanding for the biological and psychological mechanisms underlying these conditions. She is currently an associate investigator in two clinical trials examining novel treatments in anorexia nervosa set to commence in 2024.
Eva is a registered associate supervisor for Honours and HDR students.
If you would like to find out more about Eva's research or supervision, please contact: [email protected].
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Education/Academic qualification
Clinical Psychology, PhD, Ambivalence in anorexia: The role of perceived benefits and burdens in anorexia nervosa
2015 → 2022
Award Date: 7 Jan 2022
Psychology, Bachelor of Science with Honours, Exploring novel social and cognitive predictors of body dysmorphic symptoms in a university sampe, Griffith University
2010 → 2014
Award Date: 25 Jul 2014
Research area keywords
- Eating disorders
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Body image
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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Support for the Li Transformative Hub for Research in Eating Disorders
Kulkarni, J., Chen, L., Gurvich, C., De Castella, A., Mu, E. & Gregertsen, E.
1/01/24 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Knowledge and attitudes towards eating disorders: A survey of psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees in New South Wales
Jing, E., Gregertsen, E., Chen, L. & Russell, J., Aug 2024, In: Australasian Psychiatry. 32, 4, p. 375–382 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Impulsivity and compulsivity in anorexia and bulimia nervosa: A systematic review
Howard, M., Gregertsen, E. C., Hindocha, C. & Serpell, L., Nov 2020, In: Psychiatry Research. 293, 15 p., 113354.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
34 Citations (Scopus) -
Pre-treatment patient characteristics as predictors of drop-out and treatment outcome in individual and family therapy for adolescents and adults with anorexia nervosa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Gregertsen, E. C., Mandy, W., Kanakam, N., Armstrong, S. & Serpell, L., Jan 2019, In: Psychiatry Research. 271, p. 484-501 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
36 Citations (Scopus) -
The Egosyntonic Nature of Anorexia: A Roadblock to Recovery
Gregertsen, E. & Serpell, L., Feb 2019, Bulletin: National Eating Disorder Information Centre, 34, 1 4 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article › Other
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The appearance anxiety inventory: Factor structure and associations with appearance-based rejection sensitivity and social anxiety
Roberts, C., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Lavell, C., Miyamoto, T., Gregertsen, E. & Farrell, L. J., Oct 2018, In: Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. 19, p. 124-130 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
25 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Griffith Award for Academic Excellence 2010-2011
Gregertsen, Eva (Recipient), Jul 2011
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Griffith Award for Academic Excellence 2011-2012
Gregertsen, Eva (Recipient), Jul 2012
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Griffith Award for Academic Excellence 2012-2013
Gregertsen, Eva (Recipient), Jul 2013
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Griffith Award for Academic Excellence 2013-2014
Gregertsen, Eva (Recipient), Jul 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Griffith University Postgraduate Scholarship
Gregertsen, Eva (Recipient), May 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Asia-Pacific Conference on Women's Mental Health 2023
Eva Gregertsen (Session chair)
13 Oct 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Frontiers in Psychology (Journal)
Eva Gregertsen (Peer reviewer)
Jun 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Eating Disorders Research Society Conference 2018
Eva Gregertsen (Speaker)
Oct 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Sixth Annual UCL Postgraduate Research Symposium
Eva Gregertsen (Speaker)
Apr 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Eating Disorders Research Society Conference 2017
Eva Gregertsen (Speaker)
Sept 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference