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Michal Assaf, MD, is a faculty member at the Yale School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying social-emotional regulation and cognitive deficits in psychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia. Utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques such as functional MRI, Dr. Assaf investigates brain-wide connectivity patterns during naturalistic tasks and electrophysiological markers like frontal alpha asymmetry.
His recent work highlights changes in brain connectivity during emotional processing and their relationship to social functioning in schizophrenia. These studies contribute to a deeper understanding of the neurobiological basis of psychiatric conditions and may inform future therapeutic interventions.
Dr. Assaf has published original research in high-impact journals such as Cerebral Cortex and Journal of Psychiatric Research in 2025, demonstrating an active research trajectory in clinical and cognitive neuroscience. His work often involves collaborative, multidisciplinary teams across institutions.
- Research Interests:
- Functional brain connectivity
- Neuroimaging in psychiatry
- Social cognition in schizophrenia
- fMRI and EEG biomarkers
- Clinical neuroscience
- Emotional regulation
While no formal mentorship or grant activities are detailed in the available text, his publication record suggests active involvement in funded research and academic collaboration. There is no indication of part-time status, retirement, or former affiliation.
