Hepsomali Piril

Hepsomali Piril is a prominent researcher in the fields of nutrition science, sleep medicine, and mental health. Their work focuses on the interplay between dietary patterns, neurochemical processes, and psychological outcomes. They have conducted cross-cultural studies comparing sleep and mental health in the UK and Japan, and explored the effects of prebiotics and Mediterranean-style diets on brain function. Piril has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and edited a book on translational research in neurological and psychiatric diseases. Their research employs methodologies such as neuroimaging, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled trials, with particular emphasis on gut-brain axis interactions and the impact of childhood trauma on neurodevelopment. Key topics include dietary inflammation, sleep quality, emotion regulation in children, and the calming effects of herbal extracts like Melissa officinalis.

• Edited a 2024 book on translational research in neurology and psychiatry.
• Conducted pioneering work on prebiotics' cognitive resilience effects and GABA's role in sleep.
• Investigated socio-cultural factors influencing sleep patterns in diverse populations.

Research interests span clinical trials, neurochemistry, and public health policy implications of dietary interventions.