I have now reached the point of the year where I realise that my end-of-year to-do list is much too long and December is running out! Any non-urgent work is quickly becoming future Steph's problem 😂

We were also pleased to host the inaugural Orygen Early- to Mid-Career Awards Showcase last week, with presentations from Orygen researchers including Dr @roospotkolder.bsky.social, Dr @stephmiles.bsky.social, Dr @scotttags.bsky.social, Dr Eleanor Bailey, Dr Shayden Bryce and Dr Elise Carrotte.

Trying to explain article processing charges to anyone who doesn’t conduct research

Congratulations to Orygen's Dr @stephmiles.bsky.social, who won the Best Research Presentation prize at this year's ANZAED conference, and to Senior Research Fellows Dr Isabel Zbukvic and Dr Katrina Witt on representing UniMelb at @science.org.au's Science at the Shine Dome event!

A nice shift in perceived colour between central and peripheral vision. The fixated disc looks purple while the others look blue. The effect presumably comes from the absence of S-cones in the fovea. From Hinnerk Schulz-Hildebrandt: arxiv.org/pdf/2509.115...

Very excited to share that I’ve been awarded a grant to investigate body image processing in #AnorexiaNervosa using eyetracking.

Reviewer 2, about to recommend that you cite six of her papers (unrelated to your study)

I am very happy to share a new paper that I have co-first authored with my colleague Kaitlyn Crocker. In this study, we explored the relationship between cognitive flexibility, divergent thinking, perfectionism, and #EatingDisorder symptoms. doi.org/10.1080/1064...

I’m excited to be introducing Winston and my PhD passion project to the world of eating disorders researchers, clinicians, and advocates today at the ANZAED 2025 conference! #anzaed2025 #cognitiveassessment #eatingdisorders #phdlife

We could be one step closer to a new treatment for anorexia following promising results from a brain stimulation trial. Learn more: bit.ly/3HXUzRb

We are seeking people currently living in Australia to participate in virtual (i.e. over Zoom) focus groups. People under the age of 18 will need parental consent to participate. Follow the link to learn more: redcap.link/lzdud5ot

After working on a massive grant application for the past two months, it is now submitted (hooray!). But now I'm struggling to remember what I was supposed to be working on before grants took over.

I am very excited to share my new publication with @swanresearch.bsky.social on quality of life in #AnorexiaNervosa (AN). We examined health-related quality of life in women with current AN, women who were weight-restored (but not fully recovered), and healthy controls 1/4 doi.org/10.1002/eat....

I've had my first article accepted in the International Journal for Eating Disorders and I am so so excited!! The study is on quality of life and #Anorexia nervosa. I can't wait to share the paper with you once it is available. #EatingDisorders #Reserch

Researchers at Swinburne Uni are examining the impact of viewing social media content on body image & eating attitudes and behaviours. Your participation is greatly appreciated!! swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #research #socialmedia

Abstract submissions for the BIRD conference are now open. See below for more details.

Anorexia nervosa’s complexity demands a collaborative, holistic approach to improve treatment outcomes and advance research, experts urge. by Phillipou A, Schmidt U (...) Eddy KT et 3 al. in JAMA Psychiatry #MedSky 👉 get more here 📖 read the article:

I’m very pleased to be a co-author on a paper that explores the complexities of conducting research & developing treatments for anorexia nervosa. We hope this paper will encourage discussion and foster multidisciplinary collaborations. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental illness with rising prevalence among youths, limited treatment options, and prominent physical and psychological challenges. Learn more in this JAMA Psychiatry Special Communication: https://ja.ma/4dPxvjh

Research silos and a narrow focus on weight restoration are holding back the field of eating disorders, a new Orygen-led paper with co-authors from @harvardmed.bsky.social and @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social has argued. Details + recommendations: bit.ly/454EKkX

I'm a co-author on this Special Communication about research in anorexia nervosa. We highlight various aspects that have hindered progress in the field and outline steps that can be taken in future research.

Our team has been working hard to develop the BIRD conference program for the past several months. We are so excited to now share it with you! We're running the conference both in-person and online, but in-person tickets are limited. All attendees will receive a recording of the full day.

We are excited to announce the 2025 Body Image & Related Disorders (BIRD) Conference. This hybrid conference will be hosted at @orygen.org.au in Melbourne, Australia and also livestreamed online. Program, tickets, and more information here: birdconference2025.eventbrite.com.au

Our team at @orygen.org.au and @harvard.edu are incredibly proud of this publication. We are still learning how to do better and how to engage more with people with lived experience in our research. We hope you'll learn with us.

One of the first studies I envisioned as part of my PhD was a study of #CognitiveFlexibility and the risk for #Anorexia nervosa. And only a week after I passed my PhD in 2022, this paper was accepted for publication! 1/7 doi.org/10.1016/j.jp...

I don't think I've *ever* checked a manuscript PDF before submission and NOT found a typo. My downloads folder is littered with files like "journalname-0089.pdf", "journalname-0089-2.pdf", "journalname-0089-3.pdf", "journalname-0089-4.pdf", etc

Over the past few months I have gained lots of new followers, many of whom didn't previously follow me over on X. So I'd like to take the opportunity to re-share some of my publications and tell you more about my work.

Dear funding organisations: pretty please can you consider spreading out the timing of your applications. I was working on 6 grant applications that all opened at the end of January and are all due in the last week of February. 🫠

We are excited to announce the 2025 Body Image & Related Disorders (BIRD) Conference. Please save the date for Friday the 7th of November. The conference will take place in Melbourne, Australia in a hybrid format. More information coming soon #EatingDisorders #BIRD2025

My first day back at work since Christmas and my inbox is flooded with article requests from predatory journals and peer-review requests. New year, same emails.

Excited to share my 3rd PhD paper was published at New Year in Appetite, & provides valuable insights into cognitive & motivational mechanisms that promote binge eating in the community. Read the open access full text here: doi.org/10.1016/j.ap... #CogSci #Cogpsyc #PsychSciSky #BehCog #PhDSky

Things to avoid saying this Christmas: • diet starts in January! • are you going to eat all that? • go on, you can have one drink! • give [other person] a kiss • you’re ruining it for other people • cheer up, it’s Christmas

If you completed a task that evaluated 'cognitive flexibility' and then a self-report questionnaire that was also said to assess 'cognitive flexibility', you might assume that these assessments are equivalent. They are not. 1/5 🧵 doi.org/10.1080/0004...

Over the last two years, I have learnt so so much about co-design and co-production in research! In the spirit of collaboration, I thought I'd share some of the resources and websites that I've found most helpful 1/5🧵

My lab has a large research project investigating what causes #AnorexiaNervsa and maintain symptoms. We are seeking researchers worldwide who are interested in collaborating on the project and sharing data. See the link below for more info

THREAD So your Attention Score went down because people are rage-deleting their Twitter accounts. Why is that happening? Should I be worried? Should I see my doctor? Let's get into what the Attention Score actually is, how it's impacted by posts and deletions, WITH THE HELP OF MEMES. 1/20

📣📣Publication alert! 📣📣 I am excited to share my new protocol paper! We are evaluating CBT-AR as a treatment for #ARFID doi.org/10.1016/j.cc... Big thank you to my co-authors including @swanresearch.bsky.social, @ericaneill.bsky.social, Kamryn Eddy and Jennifer Thomas #EatingDisorders #OpenScience

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Starting the week on a good note! A protocol paper I’ve co-authored has been accepted for publication 🎉 I can’t wait to share the work with everyone

It is brilliant to see more #eatingdisorders researchers here! Below is a great starter pack of people to reconnect with

"I'm going to finish this manuscript before Christmas!"

Today I’ve been working on transcribing some interviews I recorded several years ago as part of a study on anorexia nervosa. And I am amazed by the participants. What they are saying is so insightful and interesting! It really is reminding me why I work in eating disorders research.

I'm peer-reviewing a paper and slowly starting to wonder, am I Reviewer 2? 😬 I'm trying to be kind and constructive, but it is very challenging when there are multiple issues with a manuscript!

Join SWAN and complete your PhD with our team. We are looking for new students and want to meet you! Our team is kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. Get in touch over email and we can chat more.

An apt meme making rounds

Today is the first day of #ICED2024. I don’t have the capacity to post across multiple platforms, but if you’re interested in a summary of the conference, check out my X/Twitter account @ Steph_E_Miles

I have been the only unblinded person on a double blind clinical trial for over FOUR YEARS!! But finally, the analyses are complete and @swanresearch.bsky.social can be unblinded. Words cannot explain how excited I am to finally talk about this trial and share the secrets

In a few days I fly to New York for #ICED2024. I am so excited to attend this conference in person for the first time! Who else is attending? I'd love to catch up

'Legging legs' is a concerning new appearance-based trend online. I spoke with the ABC about young people, body image, and eating disorders. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02...