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Calendar Harris Center Newsletter In the Media	CALENDAR July 2, 2013 Publication of Almost Anorexic: Is My (Or My Loved One’s) Relationship with Food A Problem? by Jennifer J. Thomas, Ph.D. and Jenni Schaefer May 2-4, 2013 International Conference on Eating Disorders Montreal, Quebec, Canada Kamryn T. Eddy, Ph.D. and Jennifer J. Thomas, Ph.D. will present their work. Jennifer J. Thomas, Ph.D. is on the Scientific Program Committee for this event. April 5-6, 2013 18th National MEDA Conference Finding Common Ground: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue on Treatment Today Needham, MA Jennifer J. Thomas, Ph.D. will present a workshop on social media and eating disorders. March 21, 2013 Massachusetts Health Council: 4th Women's Health Forum Waltham, MA Jennifer J. Thomas, Ph.D. will speak on recognizing eating disorders in children and adults. March 1, 2013 Application deadline for the Matina S. Horner, Ph.D., Summer Research Fellowship February 26-March 3, 2013 Annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week For more information, please contact the National Eating Disorders Association November 29, 2012 Congressional Briefing Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Dirksen Building, Room 430 Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action joined Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders (F.E.A.S.T.) in offering a Congressional Briefing titled 10% Is Unacceptable. This event called on Congress to support legislation on behalf of individuals with eating disorders. November 14, 2012 9:00 P.M. The Harvard Business School Charity Fashion Show Bijou Nightclub 51 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116 The Harvard Business School Retail and Luxury Goods Club presented a fashion show titled Style on Your Own Terms. All proceeds from the show were donated to the Harris Center. We are honored to be the organization Harvard Business School chose to support this year. Click for more show details. August 22, 2012 Follow-up: Harris Center Beauty & Health Campaign The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is a nonprofit organization consisting of over 350 of the nation’s leading fashion and accessory designers. Five years ago, the CFDA launched a Health Initiative to raise awareness of eating disorders within the industry. Since early 2010, the Harris Center and the CFDA Health Initiative have worked together to improve the well-being of models and to promote healthy body images for all girls and women. On August 22, 2012, the CFDA sent to all its members updated Health Initiative Guidelines along with The CFDA Health Initiative Timeline. July 24, 2012 Australian Psychological Society Treatment of Eating Disorders: Panel of Experts Melbourne, Australia Debra L. Franko, Ph.D.,"A longitudinal look at eating disorders over time." May 3-5, 2012 International Conference on Eating Disorders Austin, Texas Debra L. Franko, Ph.D: ~ "A longitudinal look at mortality rates in eating disorders over time" ~ "Qualitative examination of impairment in women with anorexia nervosa shortly before death" April 23-24, 2012 National Lobby Day and Congressional Briefing Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action Washington, D.C. Advocates will meet on Capitol Hill with elected officials to explain why it is important to support legislation on behalf of individuals with eating disorders. The Congressional Briefing will promote the Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders (FREED) Act. Monday, April 2, 2012 15th Annual Public Forum Health is Beauty: Defining Ourselves Harvard University Memorial Church. March 1, 2012 at 2:00 pm Application deadline for the Matina S. Horner, Ph.D., Summer Research Fellowships February 26-March 3, 2012 Annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week For more information, please contact the National Eating Disorders Association January 26, 2012 Follow-up: Harris Center Beauty & Health Campaign The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is a nonprofit organization consisting of over 350 of the nation’s leading fashion and accessory designers. Five years ago, the CFDA launched a Health Initiative to raise awareness of eating disorders within the industry. Since early 2010, the Harris Center and the CFDA Health Initiative have worked together to improve the well-being of models and to promote healthy body images for all girls and women. The Harris Center’s 2011 Public Forum featured CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg, who addressed the topics of empowerment, beauty and health. On January 26, 2012, the CFDA sent to all its members updated Health Initiative guidelines along with a list of the warning signs of eating disorders. December 6, 2011 Bank of America One Bryant Park, 48th Floor New York, NY Reception, Program and Conversation with David B. Herzog, M.D. November 21, 2011 10:00 p.m. The Harvard Business School Charity Fashion Show Bijou 51 Stuart Street Boston, MA The Harvard Business School Retail and Luxury Goods Club presented a fashion show titled Breaking Out benefitting the Harris Center. We are honored to be the charity Harvard Business School chose to support this year. Click for more show details. November 1, 2011 Beginning of application submission period 2012 Matina S. Horner, Ph.D. Summer Research Fellowships Deadline for applications is March 1, 2012. October 4, 2011 National Lobby Day and Congressional Briefing Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action Washington, D.C. Advocates met on Capitol Hill with elected officials to explain why it is important to support legislation on behalf of individuals with eating disorders. The Congressional Briefing promoted the Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders (FREED) Act. September 14, 2011 University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE David B. Herzog, M.D. ~ Grand Rounds: "Do women with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa ever get well?" ~ Philanthropy lunch discussion with UNMC Psychiatry Department leadership August, 2011 Follow-up: Harris Center Beauty & Health Campaign The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is a nonprofit organization consisting of over 350 of the nation’s leading fashion and accessory designers. In 2007, the CFDA created a Health Initiative to address concerns about eating disorders in the industry. For more than two years, the Harris Center and the CFDA Health Initiative have worked together to improve the well-being of models and to encourage healthy lifestyles for all women. The Harris Center’s 2011 Public Forum featured CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg, who spoke about empowerment, beauty and health. On August 30, 2011, the CFDA sent the following to all its members: updated Health Initiative guidelines; a list of the warning signs of eating disorders; and information on labor laws. June 15-18, 2011 2011 Annual meeting, International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Melbourne, Australia Debra L. Franko, Ph.D.,"Predictors of fruit and vegetable consumption in ethnically diverse adolescents." April 28-30, 2011 International Conference on Eating Disorders Miami, Florida Kamryn T. Eddy, Ph.D.,"Taxometric analysis of adolescents with eating disorders at two sites: University of Chicago and Stanford University." Debra L. Franko, Ph.D.,"Examining ethnic differences in binge eating disorder: The role of socioeconomic status and body mass index." April 12, 2011 National Lobby Day and Congressional Briefing Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action Washington, D.C. Advocates met on Capitol Hill with elected officials to explain why it is important to support legislation on behalf of individuals with eating disorders. The Congressional Briefing will promote the Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders (FREED) Act. March 16, 2011 12:00-1:30 Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 310 Behrakis Health Sciences Center Debra L. Franko, Ph.D. presented "Ethnicity in Body Image and Eating Disorders: Risk, Prevention, and Treatment." March 8, 2011 14th Annual Public Forum Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts March 1, 2011 at 2:00 pm Application deadline for the Matina S. Horner, Ph.D., Summer Research Fellowships February 20-26, 2011 Annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week For more information, please contact the National Eating Disorders Association. February 19, 2011 Teen Mentor Focus Group Meeting Harris Center at Massachusetts General Hospital February 7, 2011 DNA Model Management, LLC 555 West 25th St., 6th Floor New York, NY 10001 Dr. David Herzog provided guidance and expertise at a seminar designed to offer fashion models a comfortable and open environment in which to discuss body image and eating disorders. January 25, 2011 Mandarin Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts Harris Center hosted a reception to introduce Kenneth Feinberg. December 11, 2010 Boston, MA Kamryn T. Eddy, Ph.D. presented "Using the Maudsley Method for the Treatment of Adolescent Eating Disorders" as part of a program on eating disorders offered by the Cambridge Health Alliance and Harvard Medical School. October 26-31, 2010 American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Annual Meeting New York City David B. Herzog, MD is the Chair of the AACAP Development Committee and oversaw: ~Campaign for America's Kids (CFAK) fundraising event honoring Joel Klein, Chancellor of NYC Department of Education ~Life Members' Wisdom Symposium, Life Members Dinner and Reception to follow October 20, 2010 Essex County Club Manchester, MA The Harris Center hosted a dinner to raise awareness of eating disorders. Speakers included David B. Herzog, M.D. and world-class triathlete Ellen Hart Pena. October 14, 2010 7:00-9:00 pm Eating Disorders: What School Professionals and Parents Need to Know Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School 1524 Thirty-Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20007-2785 This Harris Center program informed school professionals and parents about early recognition of eating disorders and appropriate interventions. Attendees learned how to recognize high-risk attitudes and behaviors--and what steps to take--so that students with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and associated diagnoses can begin the process of recovery at the earliest detection of symptoms. Schools play an important role in the identification, treatment and prevention of eating disorders and this forum provided the knowledge and resources needed to help students with or at risk for these serious illnesses. This presentation included a panel of speakers led by David B. Herzog, MD, Harvard Medical School Endowed Professor of Psychiatry in the Field of Eating Disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Founder of the Harris Center for Education and Advocacy in Eating Disorders at MGH. October 12, 2010 Conference on Body Image in Children and Adolescents Sätra Conference Center Sätra, Sweden Debra L. Franko, Ph.D. presented "Ethnicity and Body Image in Children and Adolescents: Introductory Remarks and Controversial Topics" October 7-9, 2010 Eating Disorders Research Society Annual Meeting Cambridge, MA Kamryn T. Eddy, Ph.D: ~ Poster Presentation - "Latent structure of DSM-IV-TR eating disorders: A comparison of the latent structure of the EDE and EDE-Q using latent class analysis" Debra L. Franko, Ph.D: ~ "Group differences in body esteem in high school students" ~ "Ethnic/cultural differences in participants in clinical trials for binge eating disorder" ~ "Prevention efforts with Latina women" September 29-30, 2010 Lobby Day and Congressional Briefing for Eating Disorders Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action Washington, D.C. Advocates met with elected officials to describe the realities of eating disorders and to explain what Congress can do to help. The Congressional Briefing promoted the Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders (FREED) Act. July 17-20, 2010 New Zealand Psychological Society annual conference Rotorua, New Zealand Debra L. Franko, Ph.D.,"Internet-based tools for decreasing eating disorder risk in adolescents" July 11-16, 2010 Symposium for International Congress of Applied Psychology Prevention and Early Intervention of Body Image Concerns and Eating Disorders across the Lifespan Melbourne, Australia Debra L. Franko, Ph.D., Chairperson Debra L. Franko, Ph.D. will present "Decreasing risk factors for eating disorders." June 10-12, 2010 International Conference on Eating Disorders Salzburg, Austria Debra L. Franko, Ph.D., Tara M. Cousineau Ph.D., "Using health 2.0 technology to promote healthy nutrition, physical activity, and positive body image in adolescents." April 26-27, 2010 Lobby Day and Congressional Briefing for Eating Disorders Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action Washington, D.C. Advocates met with elected officials to describe the realities of eating disorders and to explain what Congress can do to help. The Congressional Briefing promoted the Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders (FREED) Act. April 20-21, 2010 Grand Rounds Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University Payne Whitney Manhattan and Payne Whitney Westchester campuses David B. Herzog, M.D., "Do women with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa ever get well?" April 13, 2010 8:00 p.m. Harvard Business School Charity Fashion Show 52 Temple Place Boston, MA The Harvard Business School Retail & Apparel Club presented a fashion show titled Life's a Runway benefitting the Harris Center. We are honored to be the charity Harvard Business School chose to support this year. Monday, March 22, 2010 6:00 p.m. Health Matters: Weight and Wellness in the World of Fashion Harris Center's 2010 Annual Public Forum Burden Auditorium at the Harvard Business School This year's panelists included: Michael Kors, fashion designer and judge on Lifetime Television's Project Runway Natalia Vodianova, Russian supermodel and philanthropist Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief, Vogue magazine Our application deadline for the Matina S. Horner, Ph.D., Summer Research Fellowships was extended from March 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm to March 10, 2010 at 2:00 pm. February 21-27, 2010 Annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week For more information, please contact the National Eating Disorders Association. February 9, 2010 Council of Fashion Designers of America: Health Initiative New York City David B. Herzog, M.D., served as moderator for an exciting panel discussion titled The Beauty of Health: Resizing the Sample Size.