Obesity and Eating Disorders

Description/Mission Statement

The purpose of the Obesity and Eating Disorders Special Interest Group (OED SIG) is to provide networking, mentorship and scientific training to those interested in obesity, eating disorders and weight-related pathology. Members of the OED SIG also aim to advance the field of obesity and eating disorders through the scholarly pursuit of scientific research, with a special emphasis on submitting federal and private foundation grants. Members of this SIG will also receive guidance on how to develop an academic career in obesity and eating disorders.

 

Opportunities to Engage with the OED SIG

• Join the SIG roster or to be added or removed from the listserv: Log in to the Members Only section of the SBM website, click My Profile, and then edit the SIG section under the Professional tab. If you have questions or difficulty, email info@sbm.org.
• Follow our SIG on Twitter: @SBMObesityEDs
• Join the Healthy Living Series Writing Group!
• Meet other SIG members and carve out some time for writing by attending a Writing Accountability group meeting!
  • Email Leah Schumacher for more information and to get involved with our writing groups!
• Elections for SIG leadership are are held in the spring and application information is announced via the OED SIG Listserv.

 

Awards

The OED SIG currently offers 2 awards for members:

• The OED SIG Student/Trainee Abstract Award
  • 2024 Award Recipients:
    Graduate Student: Stacy Post
    Post-Doc: Sydney Miller, PhD
     
  • 2023 Award Recipients:
    Graduate student: Lindsay Stager
    Post-doc: Christina Hopkins, PhD
     
  • 2022 Award Recipients:
    Graduate student: Anne Claire Grammer
    Post-doc: Amanda Crandall, PhD
     
  • 2021 Award Recipients:
    Graduate student: Amanda Crandall, MS
    Post-doc: Joshua Gold, PhD
     
• The OED SIG Distinguished Mentor Award
  • 2024 Award Recipient: Michele Levine, PhD
     
  • 2023 Award Recipient: Evan Forman, PhD

 

SIG History

Previous Chairs

2023-2024: Katherine Balantekin, PhD
2022-2023: Stephanie Manasse, PhD
2021-2022: Andrea Graham, PhD
2020-2021: Kathryn Ross, PhD, MPH
2019-2020: Kathryn M. Ross, PhD, MPH, Rebecca A. Krukowski,  PhD
2018-2019: Kathryn M. Ross, PhD, MPH, Rebecca A. Krukowski,  PhD
2017-2018: Andrea T. Kozak, PhD,  Monica L. Wang, ScD, MS
 

Outlook Articles Written by OED SIG Members

2023: Bridging the Gap between the Obesity and Eating Disorders Fields: A Q&A
2022: Bridging the Gap: Using Dissemination and Implementation Science to Improve Obesity Treatment Access and Care
2021: Insights from Obesity and Eating Disorders Researchers on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2020: Advancing Obesity Solutions across Multiple Sectors: An Interview with Dr. Nicolaas P. Pronk
2019: Mid-Career Transitions: A Discussion with Obesity and Eating Disorders Researchers
2018: mHealth Insights from Obesity and Eating Disorders Researchers

Healthy Living Articles Written by OED SIG Members

Healthy Living Articles: Making Healthy Snacks for Teens and Kids 
Parenting Practices to Develop Healthy Habits for Kids
Include Exercise in Your Weight Loss Plans
What Should You Look for When Seeking Help for Weight Management? Patient-Centered and Evidence-Based Care!
 

Past SIG Webinars

November 2, 2023: “The Role of Behavioral Treatments in the New Era of More Effective Anti-Obesity Medications”
December 15, 2022: Considerations and Perspectives on Academic or Industry Careers
October 7, 2021: Applying for Training Grants
September 24, 2020: Conducting Weight Management and Eating Disorder RCTs Amidst a Global Pandemic