Mentor Areas
Dr. Tronieri's research focuses on identifying individual predictors of weight loss success and improving weight loss treatment outcomes for patients with obesity. She is also interested in evaluating acceptance-based treatments for weight and eating disorders. Dr. Tronieri is currently involved in studies examining predictors of bariatric surgery outcomes and clinical trials evaluating behavioral and pharmaceutical treatments for weight loss and for binge eating disorder. In her clinical work, Dr. Tronieri provides behavioral weight control therapy in both individual and groups settings. She uses evidence-based treatments, including cognitive therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, to treat patients with eating disorders and patients seeking weight loss who have comorbid anxiety or depression. She also serves as a supervisor to practicum students at CWED engaged in the treatment of these populations.
Description:
Most research projects focus on evaluating behavioral, pharmacologic, and surgical methods for treating obesity and comorbid mental health (e.g. binge eating disorder) and physical health conditions. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Requirements vary depending on openings. The student will preferably have taken courses in basic research methods and/or data analysis. Previous experience working in a research laboratory is also preferred.
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Project Academic Year
2023–2024
Volunteer
Yes
Paid
No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.