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Katherine Schaumberg is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in the treatment of eating disorder risks. She completed her PhD at the University at Albany, SUNY. Her research primarily focuses on understanding vulnerability to eating disorders and the behavioral patterns associated with weight concerns. Dr. Schaumberg aims to explore how dispositional and environmental factors influence individuals' ability to adopt healthy habits and combat problematic behaviors. She leads the EMBARK Lab, where she works on integrating knowledge of genetic risks and biopsychosocial models to develop tailored treatment approaches that enhance mental health and mitigate eating disorder-related risks. Dr. Schaumberg is involved in teaching courses such as Health Psychology and Advanced Behavior Pathology, contributing to the training of future professionals in the field.
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