Dr. Gemma Sharp | The Complexities of Eating Disorders

Who is Dr. Gemma Sharp?

Dr. Gemma Sharp is an Associate Professor and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Investigator in the Department of Neuroscience at Monash University, where she leads the Body Image & Eating Disorders Research Group. She is also a senior clinical psychologist and research lead at Alfred Health where she specializes in the treatment of eating disorders.

Dr. Sharp originally trained as a molecular biologist, graduating with a Masters degree in Oncology from the University of Cambridge. She then transitioned to a career in clinical psychology and was awarded a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Flinders University. Her research career in both Medical Science and Psychology has seen her study and work in Australia, Japan, and the UK.

What did Dr. Gemma Sharp & Jodi Duval discuss?

02:42 Challenges and Inspirations in Treating Eating Disorders
04:06 Scope and Focus of Current Research
06:44 Digital Health and AI in Eating Disorder Prevention
07:35 Addressing Underrepresented Groups in Eating Disorder Research
08:19 Menopause and Eating Disorders: A Neglected Intersection
12:27 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Hormonal Health
18:15 Genital Body Image: Research and Interventions
22:33 Introduction to the Consortium's Goals
23:12 Harnessing Existing Resources for New Treatments
27:08 Importance of Early Support and Sensitivity
29:17 Current Medications and Emerging Research
33:11 Understanding Different Types of Eating Disorders
35:38 Factors Contributing to Eating Disorders
38:56 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
42:13 Where to Find More Information