Benji is a one year old rescue mixed with chow chow, terrier, pitbull, lab, sass, and cuteness. His current research interests are determining the best spot to lay in the grass and the most effective shape, size, and flavor of stick that the world has to offer. His hobbies include giving you paw, smelling the wind, cuddling, eating peanut butter, and looking incredibly handsome.

Benji is a one year old rescue mixed with chow chow, terrier, pitbull, lab, sass, and cuteness. His current research interests are determining the best spot to lay in the grass and the most effective shape, size, and flavor of stick that the world has to offer. His hobbies include giving you paw, smelling the wind, cuddling, eating peanut butter, and looking incredibly handsome.

Benji is a one year old rescue mixed with chow chow, terrier, pitbull, lab, sass, and cuteness. His current research interests are determining the best spot to lay in the grass and the most effective shape, size, and flavor of stick that the world has to offer. His hobbies include giving you paw, smelling the wind, cuddling, eating peanut butter, and looking incredibly handsome.

Eating Disorder Research Laboratory

Current Studies

The Chompions Study Are you a parent of a 5- to 9-year-old with possible ARFID? You and your child may be eligible to participate in the Chompions! Study. We hope to develop a deeper understanding of which interventions for young children with ARFID work best to reduce selective eating.	Social Comparison Study Do you find yourself comparing yourself to others on social media? Learn more about our intervention study designed to help combat the loneliness of social media.	Food Scientists Study Does your child (ages 5-9) struggle with eating enough food or a variety of different foods? Click here to learn more about our Food Scientists Study.
Gut Symptoms and Eating Are you interested in gut symptoms and eating across generations? Participate in an online survey for the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!	Coping at the Margins A look at how racial marginalization affects college students’ mental health, sense of belonging and support at a historically white university	Adults with ARFID Are you an adult who has struggled with not getting enough variety in your diet? Are you easily disgusted by new foods? We are trying to learn more about adults with ARFID. Click here to join our research registry to keep up to date with our latest research and learn about new studies.
Parents of Children with ARFID Is your child a selective eater? Are you concerned that he or she may have a diagnosis of Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)? Click here to join our research registry to help us learn more about typical development and when children's eating veers off course.	Research Registry If you are interested in joining our research registry for individuals with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder, click here. Joining the registry will allow you to learn about new studies and hear about our research findings.	Online Peer Support of Mental Health A multidisciplinary Bass Connections project aimed at improving the mental health of college students via peer support through virtual avatar coaches