2 The MGH Longitudinal Study

3 Update from Kamryn T. Eddy, Ph.D.

3 Growing Our Research Staff

4 AACAP Honors Nancy Harris

4 Forum Speakers Continue Outreach Efforts

4 Congratulations, Dr. Klibanski

5 Newest Research Collaborations

5 Research and Publications

5 New England Research Collaborative

6 Presentations and Conferences

6 BodiMojo

6 On the Advocacy Front

7 The Harris Center in the Media

8 Matina S. Horner, Ph.D. Fellowship

10 Staying in Touch

11 The Harris Center at MGH Donor List

12 Acknowledgments Mission Statement Photo Credits

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AnnuAL�uPdAteFall 2009

harris center for educationand advocacy in eating Disordersat Massachusetts General Hospital

In 1994, we embarked on a journey. With steadfast commitment from a community of generous supporters, we set out to improve the lives of all who struggle with eating disorders. Each of our accomplishments has paved the way for the next, culminating in a dynamic partnership between academia and the community at large. We have built strong research collaborations, initiated education and advocacy programs, trained young scientists to become prominent researchers, and maintained a clinical practice to treat children, adolescents, adults and families. The following major accomplishments illuminate our first 15 years:

   Established the Harvard Medical School Endowed Professorship in Psychiatry in the Field of Eating Disorders at MGH

   Continued the MGH Longitudinal Study

   Sponsored 36 Matina S. Horner, Ph.D., Research Fellows

   Developed a Postdoctoral Clinical and Research Fellowship program

   Founded the Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action

   Published Unlocking the Mysteries of Eating Disorders for families

   Built a comprehensive Web site

   Hosted 12 Public Forums

This newsletter updates you on our activities over the past year and provides an exciting glimpse into the future. The field of eating disorders is growing rapidly and the Harris Center is proud to be at the forefront of this progress. Thank you for making our first 15 years so successful and for your continued support of our work.

Celebrating 15 Years of Progress

Harris Center Annual Picnic: June 14, 2009

the MGh L�ongitudinal study: A study of Recovery and Outcome Over the past 20 years, our research has addressed a question asked by many eating disorder patients and families: “What will I be like in 5, 10, or 20 years?” Beginning in 1987, we interviewed 246 women at fre-quent intervals as part of the MGH Longitudinal Study, to find out how they were doing. Recently, one of these women sent us this letter explaining how participation in the study has impacted her life:

Well I hope it is not too late to give you a little word about what the study has meant for me. I want you all to know that honestly it was the first time anyone had seriously wanted to know how I felt — not in a judging or blaming way (“Why are you doing this?”), but rather, what is your experience of this. It was the first time I was able to speak openly and candidly about my feelings about myself and my life and my truly complicated and devastatingly troubled relationship with eating.

I remember in the first interview the researcher asked me what my goal(s) were. It had been a long time since I’d had anything resembling what I considered goals — career or family aspirations. I thought about the question and what I really really desired for myself and answered: My goal is to be at peace. That was true! All I felt was anxiety and turmoil and self-rejection and I really desired freedom and rest from that. I said: I guess that’s kind of a dumb goal. And the researcher said: I think that’s a good goal. And that was such an affirmation… I never forgot it. And through the years of follow-up interviews, I have always felt like the research team really cares about me and my recovery and are very supportive and happy for me when I am doing well, and not judgmental when I’m not.

Another thing about this study that I value SO much is that the research really wants to

know what this disease is actually about.

I can’t tell you how devalued I felt when I saw magazines with cover stories about “Dying to be thin!”… It was such a superficial treatment of such a complicated issue. My eating disorder was never about trying to look like a waifish model or slim actress. It was a complicated, spiritual, emotional, moral battle that was played out in the physical realm. It was more about externalizing a vast and painful hungry emptiness than about squeezing into a pair of tiny jeans. Seriously — it is pretty insulting to take a tragic painful anguished condition and basically ascribe it to vanity. Very demeaning. Which is why this study is so so important to me. It actually asks real people who

suffer from this to describe in detail their experience and it tracks them over time, a long time, to get at some truths and not just toss off pop-psychology clichés about it.

I know I am one of the lucky ones. Some of my co-participants have died from this, some are still really struggling. I suffered with my ED for about 15 years. It became such a part of me it was hard to separate me from it. But being in the study was the

first real clue I had that this was not who I was — that recovery was possible. It took a long time, but I really believe that participation in the study was the first step down that long path of healing.

Thanks to all of you and love to doctor H, — Anonymous

Harris Center Research Meeting left to right: Dr. Eddy, Lauren Kronenfeld, Jason Lavender,

Dr. Herzog, Dr. Franko, Zack Lipsman

Our Longitudinal Study has expanded knowledge about rates of recovery and relapse, medical complications, associated mental illnesses and functioning in school, work and social activities. We plan to continue this important research by assessing how the participants are doing today, over twenty years since the launch of the study.

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update from Kamryn t. eddy, Ph.d.The highlight of this year was my promotion from postdoctoral fellow to Staff Psychologist at MGH and Instructor in Psychology (Psychiatry) at Harvard Medical School. In my new role, I continue to conduct research and clinical work and I will also teach and supervise residents and fellows.

This past year, I re-ceived a two-year grant from NIMH to study the diagnostic classification of eating disorders; that is, I’m examining how accurately the current di-agnostic system — which includes anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and eat-ing disorder not otherwise specified — applies to in-dividuals with disordered

eating. Through this award, I will advance my learning of novel research techniques and continue to receive mentorship from the Harris Center staff.

I was also invited to present my work at two NIMH-sponsored meetings for select eating disorder researchers. These forums addressed the development of the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V).

Additionally as a postdoctoral fellow, I carried a full clinical caseload, allowing me to fulfill my re-quirements for licensure; I am now a licensed clinical psychologist. My clinical work continues to focus on treating children, adolescents, and young adults as well as families.

I am grateful for the Harris Center’s Postdoctoral Fellowship, which enabled me to pursue these excel-lent research and clinical opportunities. I extend my gratitude to Dr. David Herzog and Dr. Debra Franko for their steadfast mentorship, encouragement, and guidance. I feel honored to be part of the Harris Center and I look forward to the years ahead!

Growing Our Research staffBiostatistician Aparna Keshaviah, Sc.M., has joined our research team. Since receiving her master’s de-gree in 2001 at the Harvard School of Public Health, she has received many awards — including a Fulbright grant — for her expertise and leadership. In addition to being a superb biostatistician, Aparna is a professional Bharatanatyam (classical Indian) dancer; she performs and teaches in Cambridge.

Recently, two of our talented research assistants, Andrea Kass and Meredith Sears, moved on. Andrea is now a graduate student in the doctoral program in clinical psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, working with Denise Wilfley, Ph.D., on eat-ing disorder and obesity research. Meredith has re-turned to her hometown of Los Angeles to attend the UCLA Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. Andrea and Meredith have done outstanding work for the Center and we wish them the very best in their academic and professional endeavors.

In July, we welcomed two new research assistants. Diana Dinescu is a graduate of Dartmouth College, where she majored in Psychology and Economics. Stephanie Ross received her B.A. in Psychology and Music at Wesleyan University. In addition to work-ing on Harris Center research, Diana and Stephanie will be involved with event planning and finance management.

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Aparna Keshaviah, Sc.M.

AACAP honors nancy harris

The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), a 7,500-member organization for child and adolescent psychiatrists, has selected Nancy Harris as Humanitarian of the Year. The AACAP refers to this award as its Catcher in the Rye recognition, as captured in the immortal words of Holden Caulfield:

I keep picturing all these little kids playing

some game in this big field of rye and all.

Thousands of little kids, and nobody’s

around – nobody big, I mean – except me.

And I am standing at the edge of some

crazy cliff. What I have to do, I have to catch

everybody if they start over the cliff.

— J.D. Salinger

The AACAP award honors Nancy for her dedica-tion to improving the lives of individuals with eating disorders. When we congratulated her, she said, “I am so pleased to receive this wonderful award acknowledg-ing my commitment to helping children and adoles-cents with or at risk for eating disorders.”

Through the passion and energy that Nancy has brought to our mission, she has been an inspiration, not only to us but also to many individuals and families across our region who have come to believe in us and

support us.

Forum speakers Continue Outreach efforts Each year, the Harris Center hosts a Public Forum at Harvard University to in-crease community aware-ness of eating disorders. At our 2008 Forum, our featured speakers — Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund, Paige Adams-Geller (founder and de-signer of Paige Premium Denim), and Los Angeles fashion designer Bradley Bayou — recounted how their personal experiences with eating disorders had inspired them to advocate on behalf of these illnesses. Our 2007 Forum hosted Lauren Greenfield for a screening of her award-winning documentary film, Thin. All four activists keep us updated on their impressive work countering thin-is-in culture. While we chose not to hold the Forum this year, in large part due to the eco-nomic climate, exciting plans are already underway for 2010 — stay tuned!

Congratulations, dr. KlibanskiOn May 29, 2009, Harvard Medical School cel-ebrated the establishment of the Laurie Guthart Endowed Professorship in Medicine in the Field of Neuroendocrinology. Our friend and colleague Anne Klibanski, M.D., Chief of the MGH Neuroendocrine Unit, was honored as the first recipient. Dr. Klibanski is the first wom-an endowed professor in medicine at MGH. Her leadership and expertise as well as her collaboration with Dr. David Herzog over the last decade brought the Neuroendocrine Unit to the forefront of research on osteoporosis in anorexia. We look forward to ongoing teamwork.

newest Research Collaborations We believe that interdisciplinary research is critical to understanding and treating eating disorders. Here, we bring you highlights of our current collaborations:

Recently, Harvard Medical School awarded a com-petitive Catalyst grant to the Harris Center, the MGH Neuroendocrine Unit, and the Connors Women’s Health Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital to launch a neuroimaging and genetics study examining the neurobiology of appetite in anorexia.

In May, 2009, we submitted a grant to NARSAD to conduct a neuroimagining investigation in col-laboration with the MGH Neuroendocrine Unit and the Martinos Center for Biomedical Neuroimaging at MGH. This exciting study of adolescents with anorexia will advance our understanding of the biological roots of the disorder and help inform the development of treatments and preventions.

Many patients ask, “What will happen to my weight over time?” Together with Drexel University, we are researching patterns of weight loss and re-gain in in-dividuals with bulimia. The results of this project will soon be submitted for publication.

The Harris Center — in conjunction with Duke University and the University of North Carolina — re-cently submitted a grant to the National Institute of Mental Health to develop a computer program that will help adults with anorexia improve their social skills.

Research and Publications So far this year, 11 Harris Center research articles and book chapters have been accepted for publication. Here

is a taste of this work:

 Eddy, K.T., Crosby, R.D., Keel, P.K., Wonderlich, S.A., Le Grange,

D., Hill, L., Powers, P., Mitchell, J.E. ▶ Empirical identification and

validation of eating disorder pheno-types in a multi-site clinical sample. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. 2009; 197: 41-9.

 Freizinger, M., Franko, D.L., Dacey, M., Domar, A.D. ▶ The prevalence of eating disorders in infertile women. Fertility and Sterility. (In press).

 Herzog, D.B., Eddy, K.T. ▶ Eating disorders: What are the risks? Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2009; 48: 782-783.

 Russell, M., Stark, J., Nayak, S., Miller, K.K., Herzog, D.B., Klibanski, A., Misra, M. ▶ Peptide YY in adoles-cent athletes with amenorrhea, eumenorrheic athletes and non-athletic controls. Bone. 2009; 45: 104-9.

new england Research CollaborativeEstablished in 2006 by the Harris Center and the MGH Neuroendocrine Unit, the New England Research Collaborative promotes interaction among research-ers who study eating disorders. Several times a year, the Collaborative hosts a two-hour symposium, giv-ing scientists, clinicians and educators the opportu-nity to share ideas, highlight recent advances in the field, and discuss future directions in research. The March 30, 2009 meeting featured presentations ti-tled “The Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Infertile Women,” “Secure Familial Attachment: The Potential Impact of Intensive Eating Disorder Treatment,” and

“Compulsive Exercisers/Athletes, Eating Disorders and Sports Nutrition,” as well as updates on two MGH research studies: “PTH Bone Study” and “Males with Anorexia Nervosa.”

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Nancy Harris Harris Center Public Forum, 2008

David B. Herzog, M.D. and Anne Klibanski, M.D.

Presentations and Conferences We present our research findings at conferences all over the world. Here are just a few of our 2009 presentations:

October 27 – november 1, 2009

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI

David B. Herzog, M.D., Discussant, “Family and individual approaches to anorexia nervosa.”

september 24 – 26, 2009

Eating Disorders Research Society Annual Meeting, Brooklyn, NY

Kamryn T. Eddy, Ph.D., “An examination of diagnostic classification in adolescents with eating disorders using latent profile analysis.”

Debra L. Franko, Ph.D., “Differences in risk factors for eating disorders between U.S. and Australian college women.”

April 30 – May 2, 2009

International Conference on Eating Disorders, Cancun, Mexico*Accepted for paper presentation:

Andrea Kass, B.A., “Does weight suppression prospectively predict eating disorder outcome in bulimia nervosa patients?”

Meredith Sears, B.A., “Psychosocial functioning and recovery in eating disorders.”

*Conference cancelled due to H1N1 influenza

March 16, 2009

American Psychiatric Association, Arlington, VA

Kamryn T. Eddy, Ph.D., “Diagnostic classification of eating disorders in children and adolescents: How does the DSM compare to empirically-derived categories?”

January 13, 2009

Grand Rounds, Yale Child Study Center, New Haven, CT

David B. Herzog, M.D., “Do women with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa ever get well?”

“BodiMojo” Harris Center Associate Director Debra L. Franko, Ph.D., continues to play a vital role in moving our mis-sion forward. Dr. Franko’s interest in multi-media approaches to the prevention of eating disorders has inspired a number of Internet-based education pro-grams for adolescents and college students. She is now developing an interactive online program for teenagers, called “BodiMojo,” to promote healthy eating, exercise and positive body image.

On the AdVOCACY FROntAddressing stigma Negative public attitudes about eating disorders are common. Some people trivialize these illnesses and view patients as selfish or vain, weak, or mostly to blame for their disorder. The repercussions of this stigma are many: federal funding for research on these disorders is limited; insurance coverage is often inad-equate; individuals may be ashamed of their eating behaviors and reluctant to seek treatment.

The Harris Center collaborates with Boston University to explore the public’s perception of eat-ing disorders. In a recent study, college students were shown one of three videos on anorexia, each of which presented a different explanation for the disorder. After watching the videos, the participants completed a questionnaire designed to measure which explana-tions evoked the least stigmatizing attitudes. The video project is one in a series of studies that will shed light on ways to reduce public stigma.

Healthcare policy makers need to be educated about eating disorders. To this end, the Harris Center is involved in advocacy activities at the national and state levels.

eating disorders Coalition In 2000, the Harris Center founded the Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy, & Action (EDC) in Washington, D.C. Through the EDC, we work with other professional organizations to raise eating disorders awareness and to promote federal sup-port for improved access to care, parity and research. Currently, the EDC is building momentum for the FREED Act (Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders), comprehensive eating disorders legisla-tion that addresses research, treatment, education and prevention. We hope you will join us in our ongoing support for the EDC. For more information, please visit eatingdisorderscoalition.org.

Mental health Parity and eating disorders in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts — as in many other states — insur-ance coverage for eating disorders has been very limited. For several years, the Harris Center has served as a consultant to Representative Kay Khan as she has sponsored legis-lation on behalf of individ-uals with eating disorders. As you read the following interview with Rep. Khan, we hope you will share our

excitement about her advocacy work. The interviewer is recovering from anorexia and is a long-time member of the Harris Center community.

How did you first become interested in initiating eating disorders legislation?

In 2004, a constituent came to see me about her grandchild with anorexia. The family’s insurance company had denied payment for essential services. My background is in psychiatric nursing and this family’s story resonated with me. It was time for new legislation!

I knew that Dr. David Herzog had initiated advocacy at the national level, so he was the first person I went to

for advice. His knowledge about eating disorders and his commitment to patient care were energizing.

How did you go about educating fellow legislators about eating disorders?

Legislators needed to know the facts. Dr. Herzog testified at a number of state house hearings about the severity of eating disorders and about why my bill was important.

A mental health parity law took effect July 1, 2009. Is it helpful to families seeking treatment for eating disorders?

It is a step in the right direction. Yet because a health plan can still restrict coverage for eating disorders, stronger legislation is needed. My newest bill — H. 936 — deters insurers from terminating payment once a patient with an eating disorder becomes medically stable.

How can citizens support H. 936?

Once I get a date for a hearing in the Committee on Financial Services, I’ll alert everyone to contact their legislators and encourage them to vote for this important bill.

The Harris Center will be with Rep. Khan every step of the way! Please feel free to contact us for further information.

the harris Center In the MediaAs part of our public awareness campaign, we continue to provide information to a number of media outlets for their projects related to eating disorders. Here are highlights of the Center’s collaboration with the media from this past year.

On June 23, 2009, The New York Times interviewed Dr. David Herzog for an article about eating disorders in six- to ten-year-olds.

Dr. David Herzog’s professional work is briefly described in Let’s Take the Long Way Home, by Gail Caldwell. Scheduled for publication in 2010, this book is about the late Caroline Knapp, a beloved member of the Harris Center’s family.

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We would like to thank Jessica Levin, our intern from Brandeis University, for her help on eating disorder parity projects here at the Center.

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Maria Cristina Cruza-GuetOver the past year, I continued teaching Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practicum as adjunct Faculty at Lehigh University. I also worked as a psychothera-pist at Lehigh Valley Hospital Partial Hospitalization Program, and as a counselor for a state-funded study examining the ef-ficacy of motivational interviewing. In August, I will begin the final portion of my training, a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Pennsylvania.

Kyle De Young During the past year, my Masters thesis was accepted for publication in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. I completed my course-work for the clinical psychology doctoral program at the University at Albany as well as a clinical practicum at the Albany VA Hospital, and I have begun work on my dissertation. In addition, I submitted some of my Harris Center research for presentation at the annual meetings of the Academy for Eating Disorders, the Eating Disorders Research Society, and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.

Stacey DiPalmaThis past year, I graduated from Brown Medical School and began my internship in psychiatry. Come July, I am moving to Baltimore to continue my psychiatric training at Sheppard Pratt. I selected this pro-gram primarily because of its many eating disorder clinical and research opportunities. Upon completing the residency, I plan to pursue the Hospital’s clinical fellowship in eating disorders.

Maria FrischI’m excited to begin medical school this fall! I hope to specialize in child and adolescent psychiatry so that I can continue my work in eating dis-orders. Currently, I travel the nation to assess children for an NIH-funded study looking at the influence of en-vironment on genetics within adoption.

Loren GianiniOver the past year, I have been run-ning subjects for my dissertation, which is examining risk factors for the development of self-objectifica-tion. I will analyze the data and be-gin writing it up later this semester.

Lareina La FlairI am currently in my second year of a doctoral program in mental health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Having successfully completed my comprehensive exams, I am embarking on my dissertation proposal, writing my first grant, and working on a study focused on violent victimization across the life span and related psychiatric outcomes.

Sarah MerharI am a junior at Mt. Holyoke College, majoring in Neuroscience. Educational highlights include be-coming a Sarah Williston Scholar for academic achievements. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been a Matina Horner fellow so early in my education because it greatly enhanced my understanding of and passion for research.

Naomi Ray-SchoenfeldI am living in Brooklyn, NY, serving as a Project Associate for the Bronx Institute’s GEAR UP grant. For this federally-funded program, I work in three Bronx middle schools, creat-ing enrichment opportunities and serving as a counselor for 7th grad-ers in order to increase the number of minority students in higher education.

“Health Essentials,” a new online feature of The New York Times, includes information from the Harris Center about eating disorders in midlife and about the challenges of avoiding relapse.

Time magazine interviewed Dr. David Herzog in May, 2009, for an article on the influence of parents’ eating behaviors on their children.

The February 9, 2009 issue of Glamour included advice from Dr. David Herzog in a feature offering suggestions from “50 of the country’s top medical experts.”

Published in 2008, Boston, A Year in the Life (by Bill Brett) is a collection of photographs, one for every day of the year. The March 11th entry highlights Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund’s visit to the Harris Center to speak at our Public Forum.

tRAInInG tOMORROW’s sCIentIsts

Matina s. horner, Ph.d. FellowshipEach year, we award Matina S. Horner, Ph.D. Fellowships to promis-ing graduate and under-graduate students, with the goal of preparing them for careers in the field of eating disorders. During their summers at the Harris Center, the fellows are mentored as

they conduct independent research projects and par-ticipate in our current research activities. Since its inception in 1997, the program has funded 36 young scientists. This section introduces you to our 2009 fellows and updates you on fellows past.

Margo GendersonI am a 4th year doctoral student in clinical psychology at Boston Uni-versity. For my fellowship project, I will review the literature on eat-ing disorders and their associated psychiatric conditions (such as de-pression and anxiety disorders), fo-cusing on shared genetic and environmental influences. This project will contribute to our understanding of the causes of eating disorders and provide clues to improved treatment strategies.

Lauren Kronenfeld I attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I am a senior Nutrition major in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. For my fellowship project, I will study eating disorders and associated behaviors across racial and ethnic groups through a literature review. I hope this project will develop our understanding of existing dif-ferences and help inform eating disorder prevention and intervention strategies.

Jason LavenderI am a 5th year graduate student in clinical psychology at the University at Albany, SUNY. For my fellowship project, I will be examining how pat-terns of binge eating and purging progress over time in women with anorexia and bulimia. My hope is that this project will advance our understanding of the course and outcome of eating disorders

Zack Lipsman I am a 2nd year post-baccalaure-ate student in premedical studies at Harvard University Extension School. Patients with anorexia ner-vosa exhibit changes in hormones involved in stress and appetite regu-lation. My fellowship, in conjunction with the MGH Neuroendocrine Unit, will explore whether these abnormalities are associated with specific genes. I hope this study will enhance our understanding of an-orexia nervosa and ultimately contribute to the develop-ment of effective treatments.

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Dana SatirI am finishing my 5th year of the clinical doctoral program at Boston University. My current focus is my dissertation — a replicated single case design of a novel treatment for adult women with anorexia. I will be applying this fall to a clinical intern-ship to complete my doctoral requirements.

Maria-Christina StewartI am finishing my clinical internship at the Yale School of Medicine and recently completed my dissertation examining relationships between in-tolerance of uncertainty and eating disorder symptomatology. I will be moving to the Bay area in the sum-mer to begin a post-doctoral child psychology fellowship at the Stanford School of Medicine.

Jolie WeingeroffDuring this past year, I completed my 4th year of graduate training at Boston University, successfully defended my dissertation proposal, and trained weekly for 16 hours at the outpatient clinic and borderline center at McLean Hospital. I con-tinue to work at the Eating Disorders Program in the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders under Heather Thompson-Brenner’s supervision. I am currently work-ing on my dissertation, which is a study of the course of subtypes of EDNOS in borderline personality disorder over ten years of follow-up.

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the harris Center at MGh donor L�ist

In Brief

We want to express our deep admiration for Robert Lappin for his generosity and commitment to the employees of his charitable foundation, which suffered tragic losses at the hands of Bernard Madoff.

Our trainees created a lovely tribute to Dr. Horner commenting on how the fellowship impacted their personal and professional lives.

The Harris Center’s recently published book, Unlocking the Mysteries of Eating Disorders (McGraw-Hill) answers the questions most frequently asked by patients and families. The book has received excellent reviews.

gracias gracias

stAYInG In tOuCh

We’d L�ike Your Feedback

Our Web site includes a wealth of information about eating disorders to help families in

their day-to-day lives. Have you visited harriscentermgh.org

recently? Did you find it helpful? Why or why not? Do you have suggestions regarding how we can improve our site?

Our annual Public Forums educate our community and encourage discussion about eating disorders and body image issues. Do you have ideas for topics/speakers you would like in the future?

harriscentermgh @ partners.orgOur phone number is (617) 726-8470

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Acknowledgments

Helen Rose continues to assist us with our Web site. Thank you, Helen.

We extend profound appreciation to all our donors for their support and friendship this year.

Photo/Illustration CreditsPage 3: Update from Kamryn T. Eddy, Ph.D. by MGH Photography Dept. Page 4: AACAP honors Nancy Harris by Roger Farrington; Forum Speakers Continue Outreach Efforts by Roger Farrington; Congratulations, Dr. Klibanski: © 2009 PFHC/HMS Media Services, photo by Liza Green. Page 5: Collaboration Illustration by Allyson Nickowitz Ross. Page 7: Kay Khan interview used with permission, Kay Khan. Back Cover: (Screened image) Autumn Leaves 6 by Ninja Kem Photography; Girls Smiling In Class by unicefiran; Mother and Daughter by lanuiop; Four Teens Jumping in Parking Lot by D. Sharon Pruitt / Pink Sherbet Photography.

Harris Center at MGHStaff

David B. Herzog, M.D.Director

Debra L. Franko, Ph.D.Associate Director

Kamryn T. Eddy, Ph.D.Staff Psychologist

Aparna Keshaviah, Sc.M.Biostatistician

Heather Thompson-Brenner, Ph.D.Research Consultant

Diana Dinescu, B.A.Research Assistant

Stephanie Ross, B.A.Research Assistant

Patricia Cable, R.N.Publications Director

Harris Center for Education and Advocacy in Eating Disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital2 Longfellow Place, Suite 200Boston, MA 02114 (617) 726-8470www.harriscentermgh.orgE-mail: harriscentermgh @ partners.org

We welcome your comments and suggestions! For further details on information covered in this newsletter, please contact us.Mission statement

The Harris Center at MGH focuses on education and advocacy in eating disorders. Through interdisciplinary research, we seek new knowledge to better understand eating disorders, their detection, treatment, and prevention and we strive to share that knowledge with the community at large.

At the heart of the Harris Center is a commitment to the healthy development of children, women, and all at risk for eating disorders.