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Shannon O'Connor

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Assistant Professor at @utoledopsych.bsky.social | Researcher of eating disorders, behavior genetics, food insecurity | Director of the @befedlab.bsky.social | she/her/hers | Opinions my own BeFedlab.com

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We are hiring one to two full-time post-doctoral fellows to work on two NIMH supported studies! For more information, please see louisvilleeatlab.com/now-hiring.h.... To apply please send your CV, a cover letter, and three names of references to Dr. Levinson at cheri.levinson@louisville.edu.

06.03.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Shout out to @smasongarrison.bsky.social for being a wonderful collaborator on this project!

12.12.2025 16:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Who is Willing to Participate in Genetic Research? Exploring Barriers and Predictors - Behavior Genetics The lack of racial and ethnic diversity in samples used within the field of human genetics research has been well-documented. However, factors driving the under-representation of individuals who are n...

Happy to share this recent pub:

Non-white identities, lower income, & mistrust in research were associated with lower willingness to participate in genetic research. Increased transparency, community partnership, and equitable compensation may increase willingness

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

12.12.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

One of the best humans you'll ever meet is hiring!!!

Fantastic opportunity for folks post-bacc or post-MA to assist with innovative neuroscience research in eating disorders!

12.12.2025 15:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm late to posting this announcement this year, but I'll be reviewing applications this cycle for the Clinical Psychology PhD program at the University of Toledo.

Please share with anyone interested in exploring risk factors for disordered eating. Check out BeFedLab.com for more details.

14.11.2025 15:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We are still accepting applications (due December 10th). Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Please share with anyone on the job market this cycle!

14.11.2025 15:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My lab, the BeFed Lab, has (finally) made the jump to BlueSky! Give us a follow if you'd like to stay up to date on the happenings within our lab!

24.10.2025 18:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Come join our team in Toledo! πŸŽ‰

The Psychology Department is excited to welcome a new colleague to support our Clinical and Experimental Psychology PhD programs. Please share will anyone on the job market this cycle!

24.10.2025 18:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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So grateful to the teens who shared their experiences with us to help develop the Co-occurring Insecurities Model, a new working theoretical model to explain the link between #foodinsecurity and #bingeeating. Full text: authors.elsevier.com/a/1loUMiVKTo...

05.10.2025 23:46 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Accepting Clinical or Counselling Psychology Grad Student?

Are you applying to a PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology? Here is a list of mentors who are taking students. Please circulate widely so all applicants can benefit πŸ€“.

And if you are a PI recruiting students, please don't forget to add your name!

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

26.09.2025 16:25 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

The Department of Agriculture announced this week that it will stop collecting data about food insecurity in the U.S.

Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

#FoodPolicy #News

24.09.2025 17:17 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations @emilyacademia.bsky.social on this milestone! πŸ™Œ

This pub is a testament to your hard work and perseverance. It was an honor to work with you- can't wait to see where your research takes you next!

14.08.2025 22:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
UToledo Recognized Among the Nation’s Leading Research Institutions with Carnegie R1 Classification | UToledo News UToledo earned the recognition for very high research activity in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education announced today.

I'll take any happy news I can find these days... and this was very happy news to wake up to this morning! 😊

news.utoledo.edu/index.php/02....

13.02.2025 16:39 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

a quick drafted email template folks can use: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

#episky

23.01.2025 03:42 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Now hiring! Summer Intern Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences University of Louisville Dr. Levinson, the Director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab at the...

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR!
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@cherilev.bsky.social and the EAT Lab team are hiring SUMMER INTERNS to work with us in 2025!
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Interested in learning more?! Check out our website: louisvilleeatlab.com/now-hiring.html
We look forward to reviewing your materials!

05.12.2024 20:41 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Excited to share our infographic and social media toolkit based on our ( @sambedard.bsky.social @cherilev.bsky.social @uofleatlab.bsky.social & Project HEAL) recent paper on barriers to eating disorder treatment access!
Check out the social media toolkit here: www.theprojectheal.org/reportedbarr...

26.11.2024 17:48 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Will be drip feeding some of my research in the coming weeks to (re)introduce myself to folks on here!

Going to start with this one where a bunch of us wrote about the impact of white supremacy in body image research and practice:

doi.org/10.1016/j.bo...

25.11.2024 13:26 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone else for the eating disorder field starter pack?

go.bsky.app/Fsn93mM

23.11.2024 02:25 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! This is a great resource. I'd love to be added if possible!

23.11.2024 21:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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✨I'm recruiting a PhD student to join me at the University of Toledo starting in Fall 2025. Please share with those who may be interested in exploring risk factors for disordered eating✨

Note my new affiliation as many resources likely list me at my prior institution

Applications due December 1st!

18.11.2024 21:36 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1