Pamela Keel has been selected for admittance into the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida. Keel's work focuses on identifying and characterizing purging disorder, which affects 1 in 50 women worldwide. Her work explores the biological and psychological factors that contribute to the disorder

“My research in eating disorders has expanded my understanding of the human condition by probing the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence behaviors critical to survival and yet so malleable to social context,” Keel said. “I most enjoy the process of discovery and then sharing new findings with others, including writing articles and books and giving plenary and keynote addresses

• Pamela Keel