WELL Center at Drexel University

05/09/2023

The Drexel University WELL Center is looking for adults with binge eating to participate in a research study that involves drinking alcohol and tasting different foods. Participants can receive up to $150 in compensation. Email us at project_trace@drexel.edu or complete this short survey to learn more: https://redcap.drexel.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=HDRTW4E7PE9H83WH

10/27/2022

Applications are open again for the summer mPOWER fellowship! We are recruiting undergrads and post-baccs from historically marginalized backgrounds to complete an 8-week paid fellowship in eating and weight disorders. Check out our website: https://drexel.edu/coas/academics/departments-centers/well-center/job-opportunities/mpower-fellowship/ to learn more!

04/21/2022

Are you experiencing binge eating, emotional eating, or out-of-control eating and have you been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?

The Drexel University WELL Center is looking for participants interested in joining a research study designed to help individuals with type 2 diabetes both lose weight and reduce binge eating.

You must be age 18 or older and meet criteria for binge eating for participation in a 10-week outpatient group treatment study. Treatment is provided at no charge, and you can receive up to $150 compensation. To sign up for an appointment to see if you are eligible for the study, please use the following link:

The Drexel University Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center) conducts research and provides treatment for teens and adults seeking assistance with weight loss or disordered eating. Some information about our research studies:

04/15/2022

Do you want to lose weight and get healthier?
Join Project HealthQuest, a 6-month coach-guided jump start to health and weight loss. The program is run through the Weight Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL) Center at Drexel University and is provided at no charge. To sign up for a call, use this link: https://calendly.com/wellcenter/healthquest-screen?month=2022-04

03/23/2022

Are you interested in losing weight? Researchers at Drexel University are looking for volunteers to participate in a weight loss study comparing different methods for tracking what you eat to lose weight. Study participants will receive individual weight loss coaching over 12 weeks and attend two assessment sessions. All study procedures will be conducted remotely. Eligible participants will receive coaching for free and $20 for attending the final assessment session. Participants must be 18 years or older, with no history of weight loss surgery, and have a BMI of 25 to 50, with no more than 5% of body weight lost in the past 3 months. Participants must either own or be willing to purchase a digital scale that can measure body weight to the nearest tenth of a pound. To sign up for an appointment to see if you are eligible for the study, please use the following link: https://calendly.com/wellcenter/thrive-phone-screen.

02/14/2022

The WELL Center is actively recruiting a clinical post-doc to work under the supervision of Dr. Adrienne Juarascio. The position is fully clinical. The majority of the fellow’s time will be spent in delivering individual, outpatient manualized treatments for eating disorders to support ongoing clinical trials.

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02/03/2022

Assistant Research Professor and Interim WELL Clinic Director, Paakhi Srivastava, Ph.D., was recently interviewed by everydayhealth.com to talk about body image and its association with health and well-being.

“A young person’s body image is shaped by what they consume on media, as well as via the messages they receive regarding body and appearance from adults. If these messages are positive, chances are greater that the young person will establish a positive body image.”

Check out the full article here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/body-image/

Body image issues can lead to a plethora of health issues, including mental health struggles, eating disorders, and more. Here’s how to improve yours.

01/24/2022

We are 4 full-time research coordinators to work under the direction of Dr. Evan Forman, Dr. Adrienne Juarascio, and/or Dr. Stephanie Manasse! The start date for the positions is somewhat flexible and encompasses Feb ’22 through Aug ’22.

Responsibilities include overall coordination of all study elements; implementing an advertisement/recruitment plan; refining and implementing the assessment protocol; scheduling and conducting participant screening and clinical assessments; managing data and databases; maintaining contact and approvals with NIH and IRB; collecting data with wearable sensors.

To apply please do the following:

(1) Complete the official application: https://careers.drexel.edu/en-us/job/497509/research-coordinator-well-center

(2) Provide supplemental information: https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1AFGbUiyRKFfxZA

01/21/2022

In the New York Times: Answers to common questions about Mindful Eating with Dr. Jud Brewer and the WELL Center's Dr. Evan Forman.

We asked two experts to advise readers taking part in the Eat Well Challenge.

01/19/2022

Check out this recent article in the New York Times on acceptance-based strategies for managing food cravings, featuring the work of the WELL Center’s Evan Forman.

For the Eat Well Challenge, mindfulness techniques like “urge surfing” can help curb overeating without banning favorite foods.

11/30/2021

The WELL Center is Hiring!

Now recruiting 2 obesity/health research post-docs, 1 eating disorder research post-doc, and 1 eating disorder clinical post-doc. Positions may be fully remote!

For more, see:

Current position openings with Drexel University's WELL Center

11/19/2021

Dr. Stephanie Manasse recently launched a new NIH-funded trial, Project REACH! This trial is a healthy lifestyle program for teens 14-18 years old. Spread the word and click the link for more information: drexel.edu/coas/academics/departments-centers/well-center/clinical-trial-research-study/project-reach