Dr. Valentina Ivezaj

Biography

Valentina Ivezaj is an Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry. She received her PhD from Eastern Michigan University in 2012. Her research primarily focuses on obesity and eating disorders. Ivezaj is involved in several clinical trials aimed at improving treatment outcomes for individuals experiencing loss-of-control eating and weight-related issues. Her work emphasizes the development and evaluation of cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescents affected by binge eating and bullying relating to weight. Ivezaj collaborates frequently with several notable researchers in the field of psychiatry and eating disorders, contributing to a variety of publications that explore innovative therapeutic approaches to treat and manage obesity-related challenges. She is a co-investigator on multiple projects that target the intersection of mental health and weight management. Ivezaj also maintains an active presence in academic circles, presenting her findings in various platforms and contributing to discussions on weight and eating behaviors.

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