Janet Treasure, M.D., Ph.D.
February 4, 2020
" Translational Research in Anorexia; Relevant Results for the Everyday Practice "
William K. Warren, Jr. Frontiers in Neuroscience Lecture
Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital Conference Center
11:00 am - 11:45 am Registration and Lunch, lunch stops being served at 11:45 - no exceptions
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Program
Janet Treasure, M.D., Ph.D., completed her medical degree and a PhD in Physiology at St. Thomas’ Medical School in London. For much of her career, Dr. Treasure specialized in the treatment of eating disorders at the Maudsley Hospital and in King’s College London. She has carried out extensive research - often collaboratively with patients and carers- which led to a greater understanding of, and better treatments for eating disorders.
Dr. Treasure has trained over 40 PhD students who have implemented various aspects of translational psychiatry as part of their research training. Many of these have progressed to hold important academic and clinical positions in eating disorders. She worked collaboratively with other international centres and has authored over 600 scientific articles.
As well as writing professional texts, Dr. Treasure co-produced self-care interventions (in books and e-health formats) for people affected by eating disorders and their careers and received many awards for her research.
Learning objectives:
1. Review the cognitive interpersonal model.
2. Discuss predisposing and precipitating factors.
3. Understand how can we target perpetuating factors in treatment.
February 4, 2020
" Translational Research in Anorexia; Relevant Results for the Everyday Practice "
William K. Warren, Jr. Frontiers in Neuroscience Lecture
Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital Conference Center
11:00 am - 11:45 am Registration and Lunch, lunch stops being served at 11:45 - no exceptions
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Program
Janet Treasure, M.D., Ph.D., completed her medical degree and a PhD in Physiology at St. Thomas’ Medical School in London. For much of her career, Dr. Treasure specialized in the treatment of eating disorders at the Maudsley Hospital and in King’s College London. She has carried out extensive research - often collaboratively with patients and carers- which led to a greater understanding of, and better treatments for eating disorders.
Dr. Treasure has trained over 40 PhD students who have implemented various aspects of translational psychiatry as part of their research training. Many of these have progressed to hold important academic and clinical positions in eating disorders. She worked collaboratively with other international centres and has authored over 600 scientific articles.
As well as writing professional texts, Dr. Treasure co-produced self-care interventions (in books and e-health formats) for people affected by eating disorders and their careers and received many awards for her research.
Learning objectives:
1. Review the cognitive interpersonal model.
2. Discuss predisposing and precipitating factors.
3. Understand how can we target perpetuating factors in treatment.
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