Dr. Kelly Dann

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Biography

Kelly Dann is a Research Officer at the InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders, and a casual academic in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney. Her research primarily examines cognitive flexibility and its relation to everyday functioning in individuals with anorexia nervosa. Dann focuses on the similarities and differences in cognitive and behavioral flexibility in everyday life, alongside potential measurement issues related to assessment. Her broader interests encompass exploring cognitive and behavioral strengths in individuals facing eating disorders and advocating for strengths-based approaches in treatment and recovery. She has been involved in various research initiatives, including a recent project on evaluating a GP-supported Binge Eating eTherapy as a scalable low-intensity intervention in primary care.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Officer

2021-01-01 — Present

InsideOut Institute • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research on cognitive flexibility and everyday functioning in individuals with eating disorders.

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

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