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Ruth Feldman is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Yale Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine. She holds a PhD from Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1993) and specializes in developmental neuroscience with a focus on social and emotional development. Her research integrates neurobiological, hormonal, and behavioral approaches to study parent-child relationships, oxytocin's role in social bonding, and mental health interventions across the lifespan.
Her work emphasizes oxytocin pharmacology, interbrain synchrony during communication, and developmental trajectories influenced by early caregiving. Notable collaborations include studies with Peter Fonagy, Ilanit Gordon, and Pasco Fearon exploring oxytocin mechanisms in maternal-infant interactions and clinical populations. Research spans clinical trials for schizophrenia, PTSD resilience in youth, and digital interventions for cognitive decline.
Feldman's interdisciplinary approach bridges neuroscience, psychology, and psychiatry. Her recent work examines microbiome-brain connections in trauma, neural responses to infant cries, and the impact of childhood experiences on adult neurobiology. She frequently publishes in high-impact journals like Scientific Reports, Psychoneuroendocrinology, and Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience.
Publications from 2024-2025 highlight her focus on oxytocin's clinical applications, intergenerational transmission of care, and digital health innovations. Her research has been featured in media outlets like Yale News and Aeon, emphasizing translational implications for mental health care.
