Hunna Watson

Hunna Watson is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the UWA Medical School, Department of Paediatrics at The University of Western Australia. With an h-index of 32 and over 5830 citations, Dr. Watson has established herself as a prominent researcher in the field of eating disorders.

Dr. Watson's research focuses on several key areas within eating disorder studies:

• Eating Disorders and their various manifestations including Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
• The relationship between perfectionism and eating disorder pathology
• Genetic factors in eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa
• The impact of external stressors like the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with eating disorders
• Comorbidity between eating disorders and other mental health conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder

Dr. Watson's recent research output demonstrates a strong focus on understanding the multifaceted nature of eating disorders. Her work spans psychological, genetic, and physiological aspects of these conditions, with particular attention to adolescent populations. She has published extensively on the connections between perfectionism, compulsive exercise, and eating disorder symptoms, as well as investigating the genetic architecture of anorexia nervosa through genome-wide studies. Her pandemic-related research has examined how death-related loss affects mental health in individuals with eating disorders across multiple countries, revealing important cross-cultural patterns.

Notable scientific contributions:

• h-index of 32
• Over 5830 citations

Dr. Watson has been actively involved in collaborative research, contributing to numerous publications as a co-author with leading experts in the field of eating disorders. Her work has been published in high-impact journals including International Journal of Eating Disorders, Molecular Psychiatry, and Journal of Affective Disorders, demonstrating both clinical and translational research expertise.