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Denise Wilfley is a Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences and holds joint appointments in Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis. She is also the Scott Rudolph University Professor. Her research focuses on eating disorders, obesity prevention, and behavioral interventions. She earned her PhD from the University of Missouri and completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University.
- Education: PhD, University of Missouri; MA, University of Missouri; BS, University of Central Missouri.
- Postdoctoral Training: Stanford University.
Her research priorities include classifying eating disorders, developing evidence-based treatments, and leveraging technology for scalable interventions. She has pioneered work on binge eating disorder and obesity treatment, emphasizing family-based and community-oriented approaches. Her work bridges clinical research with real-world implementation, training the next generation of researchers.
Key research themes include childhood obesity interventions, eating disorder prevention, and the use of digital tools for mental health. Her publications span behavioral medicine, psychiatry, and public health, with a focus on translating research into clinical practice.
- Awards: Expertscape World Expert (2021), Oded Bar-Or Award (2018), NIH K24 Award (2004-2015), among others.
Dr. Wilfley directs translational research programs and collaborates with healthcare systems to disseminate evidence-based treatments. Her lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining behavioral science, technology, and clinical practice.
