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ARFID Genes and Environment (ARFID-GEN)

ARFID-GEN is a research study for individuals aged 18 or older or parents of children (aged 7-17) who currently have avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) (previously known as selective eating disorder or extreme picky eating). This is the first (and largest) study ever designed to identify genetic and environmental predictors of ARFID. Click here to take our survey.

Research Volunteer Registry

To conduct research studies, we need help from volunteers like you – individuals who want to help us better understand eating disorders. You can help by volunteering to join our research registry. Anyone can join our registry. We welcome volunteers with no history of an eating disorder, as well as volunteers with a current or past history of an eating disorder. To learn more, click here.

Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI)

EDGI is an international research study designed to understand how your genes can influence your risk for developing an eating disorder. Anyone living in the U.S. who is at least 18 years old and has ever had anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge-eating disorder at any time in their life might be eligible. Click here to take our survey.

Binge Eating Genetics INitiative (BEGIN)

The goal of the BEGIN study is to better understand the genetic factors that may be associated with binge-eating disorder and bulimia nervosa in order to develop better treatments for the millions of people who suffer from these illnesses. Learn more about BEGIN here.

Carolina C.A.R.E.S. (College Assessment for Research and Education in Science)

The purpose of Carolina C.A.R.E.S. is to examine mental health in college students and what factors contribute to how well students do during their college years. Learn more about Carolina C.A.R.E.S. here.