Sloane Madden

Dr. Sloane Madden is a Clinical Professor affiliated with the Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health. She is also associated with the Children's Hospital at Westmead. Her research focuses on eating disorders, particularly in adolescents, with an emphasis on treatment methodologies like family-based therapy and pharmacological interventions. She has extensive experience in clinical trials and healthcare policy, contributing to evidence-based approaches for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Her research interests include compulsive exercise in eating disorders, neurobiological mechanisms, and the psychosocial impact of these conditions. She has led or contributed to multiple grants, including studies on olanzapine treatment feasibility (OPEN trial) and the efficacy of online cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Publications highlight her work on treatment outcomes, refeeding protocols, and familial dynamics in recovery. Notable collaborations include projects with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), focusing on comparative treatment models and healthcare system reforms. Her contributions extend to clinical guidelines, such as the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists’ eating disorder protocols.

Dr. Madden’s research spans over two decades, with a strong emphasis on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and multidisciplinary approaches.