Ian Cohen is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist who joined the UCSD Eating Disorder Center in 2020. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Virginia and worked in the entertainment industry for five years before dedicating himself to a career that aligns with his passion for mental health and recovery, completing his Dietetic Internship at the University of Kentucky and Lexington Veteran Affairs Hospital. He is a contributor to UCSD EDC’s Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) track and has presented numerous seminars on the intersection of nutrition and substance usage.

Ian is also a musician, journalist and author whose first book, Feeling Neglected?, will be published by Atria Books in 2027.