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The Genetic Component with EDGI Research
This week, we're so excited to be joined by Gerome Breen, Professor of Psychiatric Genetics at King's College London and Chief Investigator of the UK Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI-UK), to talk about a topic we both feel passionate about: the biology behind eating disorders.
We explore what this means exactly, and why understanding the genetic component matters. We also discuss protecting your recovery, what researchers at King's College London are trying to learn through EDGI UK, and how taking part in research could help develop better treatments in the future.
Topics covered:
How eating disorders are genetic disorders
The link between eating disorders and OCD
Protecting your recovery
The research King's College London are doing to understand eating disorders
Why genetics matter in eating disorder research
What you can do if you'd like to participate in the EDGI UK study
Connect with us:
EDGI UKEmail: EDGI@kcl.ac.ukWebsite: https://edgiuk.org/Instagram: @edgi_UK
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SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: hello@safiaed.comWebsite: www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself
DisclaimerPlease keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.
