Kelly Dann

Kelly Dann serves as a casual academic in the School of Psychology at The University of Sydney and as a Research Officer at the InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders, focusing on cognitive and behavioral mechanisms in eating disorder pathology.

Her research program centers on:

• Cognitive and behavioral flexibility in anorexia nervosa
• Strengths-based approaches to treatment and recovery
• Measurement validity in cognitive assessment for eating disorders
• Exploration of cognitive strengths in clinical populations

Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals evolving methodological sophistication—from systematic reviews to eye-tracking paradigms—with consistent emphasis on translating cognitive findings to real-world functioning and clinical outcomes. Her work increasingly integrates positive psychology frameworks while addressing persistent measurement challenges in the field.

Dr. Dann's primary research affiliation is with the InsideOut Institute, Australia's national center for eating disorder research and treatment innovation.