Shir Ben-Zvi 

Post-doctoral researcher

I am a post-doctoral researcher in the Neuroscience of Psychopathology lab. I received Master degrees in neurobiology from the Hebrew University and in Rehabilitation psychology from Tel Aviv Yaffo Academic College, and currently finishing my PhD in neurobiology, from Tel Aviv University.

I am interested in conducting translational research that combines insights from both clinical practice and neuroscience, in order to develop more effective methods for diagnosing and treating anxiety.

Shelly Cohen 

B.A. in Psychology

I joined the lab to work on my research seminar, which focuses on understanding the motivations that give rise to conflicts of approach and avoidance, as well as their relationship to neurotic symptoms such as anxiety and depression. 

Additionally, I serve as the laboratory coordinator. In my role, I am responsible for conducting training on physiological systems, performing statistical analysis, and actively participating in all research projects. My objective is to contribute to the development of interventions and treatments aimed at alleviating the burden of anxiety and depression.

Elisheva (Shevi) Parkoff

B.A student in psychology

I am an undergraduate student studying psychology at Reichman University. My passion lies in the intricate intersection of neuroscience and psychopathology, particularly in understanding the complex dynamics of pain, anxiety, and fear. My journey in the neuroscience field has been marked by a genuine curiosity about the inner workings of the human mind. 

Through my academic endeavors thus far, I have delved into the exploration of the physiological response to physical and emotional stimuli. I seek to unravel the complexities that underlie these fundamental aspects of the human experience, and to contribute to the collective understanding of the brain’s intricacies and mechanisms. 

Adi Siman-Tov

Graduate student in Social Psychology.

I am a graduate student in social psychology at Reichman University. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in neuroscience and psychology from Ben-Gurion University, with a focus on the nervous system.

My research centers around neurotic personality traits, specifically anxiety and depression, and proposes a classification system based on a continuous distribution rather than a categorical one. By adopting this approach, I believe we can gain a deeper understanding of anxiety disorders and depression, leading to more effective treatment strategies in the future.

Oriana Glickman

Graduate student in Clinical Psychology.

I am a graduate student in clinical psychology specializing in children and youth’s clinical psychology at Reichman University.I graduated  with bachelor's degree in psychology  at The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo.

My research focuses on neurotic personality (anxiety and depression) from an approach-avoidance behavior perspective. l hope that my findings will enable future research for better understanding of these disorders and development of tools for early diagnosis and treatment.

Sapir Yona 

Graduate student in Clinical Psychology.

I am a graduate student in clinical psychology specializing in children and youth’s clinical psychology at Reichman University. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology and applied developmental psychology from UCLA.

My research focuses on identifying adaptive and maladaptive responses of children exposed to military conflict, and their connection to PTSD and anxiety symptoms. Classifying those responses may help gain a better understanding of children’s stress responses and help develop interventions aimed at helping those children get the help they need.