Anna M. Bardone-Cone

Dr. Anna M. Bardone-Cone is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, leading the Bardone-Cone Lab. Her research focuses on eating disorders, body image, and mental health disparities, with a strong emphasis on cultural and intersectional perspectives. She is committed to training diverse students and conducting research that addresses underrepresented groups such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and first-generation scholars.

Her recent work explores topics like family influences on disordered eating, cultural pressures on South Asian populations, and neurocognitive profiles in eating disorders. She has presented at major conferences like the International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED) and published in outlets like the UNC JOURney. In 2023, she was selected as a Thorp Faculty Engaged Scholar for her community-focused scholarship.

Dr. Bardone-Cone advises multiple students, including Ale Miller, Emily Walsh, and Lauren Wash, whose theses and dissertations address eating disorder risk factors, body shame, and cultural influences. Her lab actively collaborates on projects like the South Asian Body Image Study (SABI) and advocates for inclusive research practices.

• Awards: Thorp Faculty Engaged Scholar (2023-2025)
• Grants & Funding: Supported by engaged scholarship initiatives through UNC.

Her research bridges clinical and cultural psychology, with a focus on translating findings into practical interventions for marginalized groups. The lab’s future work continues to prioritize longitudinal studies on neuropsychological functioning and community-based mental health initiatives.