Professor  |  Full Member

Debra Karen Katzman

Location
Hospital for Sick Children
Research Interests
Mental Health & Behavioral Conditions, Metabolism, Children’s Health
Research Themes
Other

Research Synopsis

The focus of Dr. Katzman’s research program has been to study and understand the unique physiologic and developmental issues in children and adolescent with eating disorders. She has been particularly interested in the medical complications associated with pediatric eating disorders, especially osteoporosis, brain structure and function, and amenorrhea. New research priorities include exploration and improvement in the current diagnostic classification of eating disorders in children and adolescents.