Irina Vanzhula, PhD

Dr. Irina Vanzhula is a licensed clinical psychologist, Assistant Research Professor and Presidential Research Scholar at the University of Louisville. Her research focuses on network analysis, ecological momentary assessment, and personalized, digital interventions for eating disorders.

She has authored 48 peer-reviewed publications and led multiple federally funded clinical trials on personalized treatment. She is co-author of The Personalized Recovery Workbook for Eating Disorders (New Harbinger).

As Chief Clinical Officer, she helped develop the network-based approach behind Sylvia's Personalized Recovery Roadmaps, creates and oversees the platform's clinical content, and ensures the clinical integrity of every Roadmap Sylvia delivers.