Susan Byrne

Susan Byrne is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Psychological Science, The University of Western Australia. With 102 research outputs, 4,627 citations, and an h-index of 40, she has established herself as a significant contributor to clinical psychology research, particularly in eating disorders and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Her research expertise spans body image, eating disorders, clinical psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy, health psychology, and obesity. Dr. Byrne's work primarily focuses on developing and evaluating evidence-based interventions, with special emphasis on randomized controlled treatment trials for eating disorders and related mental health conditions. Her research contributes to multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on innovative treatment approaches for eating disorders, with growing attention to comorbid conditions like PTSD and the integration of traditional therapies with contemporary understandings. Her work shows a strong commitment to translating research findings into practical clinical applications.

Dr. Byrne has successfully secured research funding from major organizations including the NHMRC National Health and Medical Research Council, McCusker Charitable Foundation, and Australian Rotary Health Research Fund. Her projects have addressed critical questions in eating disorder prevention, treatment efficacy, and the physiological-psychological connections in conditions like anorexia nervosa.