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Dr. Lot Sternheim is an Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Utrecht. Her research focuses on anxiety processes in anorexia nervosa, particularly intolerance of uncertainty, cognitive rigidity, and social anxiety. She contributes to clinical practice through translational research in the Utrecht Research Group Eating Disorders, collaborating with neurobiologists, psychologists, and patient associations.
- Academic Appointments: Associate Professor (2011-present)
- Key Research Areas: Anxiety in Eating Disorders, Cognitive Processes, Clinical Psychology
- Collaborations: Prof. Paul Boelen's Clinical PsychoPathology Lab, international clinical institutions
Recent articles emphasize neurocognitive mechanisms in anorexia nervosa, body representation studies, and family-based interventions. Her work explores how cognitive inflexibility impacts treatment outcomes and how interoceptive awareness relates to body dissatisfaction.
Scientific contributions include:
- Funded dissemination of the New Maudsley Method manual
- Pilot training program for caregivers in the Netherlands
- Over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2012
As Teaching Coordinator, she oversees curriculum development and supervises MA thesis students. Her clinical training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2022) enhances translational research applications.
