At the Chao Lab…
We are dedicated to developing innovative treatment for obesity and obesity-related eating behaviors that improve physical and mental health. We utilize an interdisciplinary approach to focus on four primary areas:
Identification of bio-behavioral factors and phenotypes associated with obesity, particularly addictive-like eating, food cravings, and binge eating, and how these features influence and change with treatment.
Evaluation of behavioral and pharmacological approaches for weight loss and maintenance.
Assessment and development of weight management approaches that address social determinants of health and reduce health disparities.
Evaluation and development of nutrition education and training for healthcare providers.
Recent News
- The Chao Lab has been involved in new publications and has been awarded multiple grants to pursue further research.
- Check out new team members to the Chao Lab!
- Congratulations to Jessica Abene for receiving Best Review Paper Published in the IJED in 2023 by an Early Career Scholar for her paper: Food insecurity and binge eating: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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