1) Healthy Volunteers

In conjunction with Dr. Walter Kaye and his research team, Dr Amanda Bischoff-Grethe is seeking healthy female participants between 14 and 18 years of age for comparison to patients in an eating disorder study. Qualified participants will be asked to answer questions regarding their personality and cognitive abilities and will also undergo a 1.5 hour brain imaging study. By participating in this research study you may assist physicians and researchers in developing treatments for these complex and serious disorders. You may be compensated up to $100 dollars plus mileage. For more information, please contact the UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program at edresearch@ucsd.edu or the Research Coordinator, Kathryn Langham, at 858-246-0699. We look forward to working with you!

2) Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa

In conjunction with Dr. Walter Kaye and his research team. Dr Amanda Bischoff-Grethe is seeking female participants between 14 and 18 years of age who have a recent (within the last six months) diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa. Qualified participants will be asked to answer questions regarding their personality and cognitive abilities and will also undergo ad 1.5 hour brain imaging study. By participating in this research study you may assist physicians and researchers in developing treatments for these complex and serious disorders. You may be compensated up to $100 dollars plus mileage. For more information, please contact the UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program at edresearch@ucsd.edu or the Research Coordinator, Kathryn Langham, at 858-246-0699. We look forward to working with you!