Eating Disorders Conference to Spotlight Global Health Issues

Newswise — The Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) invites you to join the world's leading eating disorders professionals at the 2009 International Conference on Eating Disorders, April 30-May 2 in Cancun, Mexico. The conference will be held at the JW Marriott Cancun Resort and Spa, and the CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort.

The ICED provides a forum for the exchange of information on eating disorders research, treatment and prevention. Dozens of plenary and panel sessions will address important and timely topics, including childhood obesity, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating. Hundreds of experts from around the world will participate in this event, which serves as the annual worldwide hub for connecting the latest research and treatment in eating disorders.

AED is honored to have Dr. Nora D. Volkow give the keynote presentation at this year's conference. Dr. Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, was recently named one of Time Magazine's "Top 100 People Who Shape our World" for her research on addiction and obesity. She will discuss "Common Brain Mechanisms in Addiction and Obesity," an issue of critical importance to researchers, clinicians, public health officials and others concerned with the growing global health crisis.

Keynote AddressThursday, April 30, 9:00 a.m. " 10:15 a.m.Dr. Nora D. Volkow Common Brain Mechanisms in Addiction and ObesityFor more specific program details, download the preliminary conference program on the AED Web site, www.aedweb.org. Complimentary registration is available to members of the press. To register, or to schedule an interview with an eating disorders expert in your area, please contact Matthew Lesh, [email protected], +1-847-498-4272.

The Academy for Eating Disorders is an international, trans-disciplinary professional organization with more than 1,400 members worldwide. The AED promotes excellence in research, treatment and the prevention of eating disorders. It provides education, training and a forum for collaboration and professional dialogue.

Visit www.aedweb.org for more information on AED, eating disorders, and the International Conference on Eating Disorders.