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Recruitment for EDGI-NZ is currently paused.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us at edgi@otago.ac.nz

Welcome – Nau mai, Haere mai

Welcome to our EDGI-NZ website.
We are pleased to introduce you to our information, our team, and the research we are working on.

The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI) is the world’s largest genetic investigation into eating disorders ever performed. EDGI-NZ (the local arm of EDGI) aims to identify hundreds of genes that influence a person’s risk of developing anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, & ARFID, in order to improve treatments, &, ultimately save lives.

Our work has already been supported by more than 3,500 people in Aotearoa.

To learn more about EDGI and the most frequently asked questions regarding the study, visit About EDGI and our FAQ page.