Emma Osborne

I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre for Research on Eating Disorders at Oxford (CREDO) in the Department of Psychiatry. My research focuses on developing, evaluating, and implementing evidence-based psychological interventions for eating disorders. Over the past five years at CREDO, I have contributed to research on the digital, programme-led version of Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E), the first-line treatment for eating disorders recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

A key aspect of my work is ensuring that people with lived experience are involved throughout the research process, from shaping research questions and intervention development to data analysis and dissemination. I am particularly interested in making research more inclusive and ensuring that digital interventions meet the needs of groups who are traditionally underserved by research and healthcare services.

I completed my PhD in Psychology at the University of Bath, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), where my research focused on optimising digital interventions to reduce risk factors for disordered eating. Prior to this, I completed an MRes in Psychology at the University of Bath and a BA in Experimental Psychology at St Catherine's College, University of Oxford (MA Oxon, 2024).