Advancing Research in Eating Disorders
Amplifying Voices, Bridging Science and Lived Wisdom.
CoRe-ED connects over 40 partner organisations, leading academic medical centers, clinicians, and lived-experience advocates across 45+ countries to eliminate care silos and accelerate trauma-informed breakthroughs.
A Tripartite Model for Real Progress
By uniting researchers, clinicians, and advocates under equal co-design, CoRe-ED eliminates the traditional silos separating scientific inquiry from real-world care.
Rigorous Global Research
Catalyzing international clinical trials, multi-site Delphi consensus studies, and open-access data harmonization to solve the most pressing challenges in eating disorders.
- Next Big Research Idea grant incubator
- Global multi-site clinical trials
- Cross-institution publications & Delphi studies
Clinical Translation & CPD
Translating cutting-edge laboratory and clinical discoveries into practical toolkits, evidence-based guidelines, and accredited continuing professional development.
- Accredited clinical webinar series
- Subtype toolkits (ARFID, ED/IBS intersection)
- Peer-to-peer multidisciplinary case discussion
Lived-Experience Co-Design
Centering people with lived experience, family carers, and grassroots advocates as equal co-researchers with full agency, transparent governance, and trauma-informed safety.
- Community-guided research design
- Non-clinicalized psychological safety spaces
- Global advocacy network & storytelling
The Next Big Research Idea
Our international grant incubator brings together researchers, early-career clinicians, and lived-experience advocates to co-design and scale transformative innovations in eating disorders.
Consortium Foundation
Formally launched as an independent charity uniting 50+ international partner organisations, establishing a shared tripartite charter between researchers, clinicians, and lived-experience advocates.
- 50+ Global partner alliances
- Established grant incubator charter
Sembrando Semillas
Led by Francesca Golfin (Costa Rica), developing a scalable single-session intervention to equip healthcare professionals across Latin America with evidence-based eating disorder knowledge.
Universal Access to Eating Disorder Support Worldwide
At CoRe-ED, we believe that everyone with an eating disorder and their family supporters should have rapid access to compassionate local care—whether they are at home or abroad.
With partners spanning over 45 countries, we are compiling a verified, country-based database of clinical centers, community services, and crisis resources to make finding help seamless across the globe.
How CoRe-ED Empowers Your Role
Select your role to discover how our global consortium accelerates your research, clinical practice, and lived-experience advocacy.
Collaborative Multi-Site Trials & Seed Grants
Connect with international co-investigators, lead Delphi consensus studies, and pitch for seed funding through the Next Big Research Idea grant incubator.
Core Opportunities & Benefits
Guided by World-Class Clinical & Lived-Experience Leaders
CoRe-ED is governed by an independent Board of Directors and advisory committee encompassing clinical psychology, financial governance, research ethics, and lived-experience advocacy.
Prof Gemma Sharp
Founding Director & Chair
Yvie Jones
Consortium Ambassador
An International Network of Over 40 Partners
CoRe-ED brings together leading universities, hospitals, national advocacy bodies, and digital health innovators worldwide.
Global Research Showcase 2026
Join researchers and advocates from across the globe for preliminary findings, Delphi consensus milestones, and new collaborative trial calls.
Support CoRe-ED's Global Mission
CoRe-ED is a registered charity (DGR status in Australia). You can support our work with a one-time gift below, join our monthly giving program via the Advocate's Circle, or email us to donate another way.
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