Tomoya Hirota

Tomoya Hirota is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and affiliated with the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences. His work bridges clinical psychiatry and epidemiological research, focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and their intersections with digital health and social capital.

• University: University of California, San Francisco
• School: School of Medicine
• Department: Psychiatry
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor

Research Interests include:

• Neurodiversity and cultural psychiatry
• Internet addiction and mental health in adolescents
• Network analysis of psychiatric symptoms
• Perinatal health impacts on child development
• Public health approaches to autism
• Global child mental health disparities

Publications Trends show a strong focus on autism, mental health, and pediatric conditions, with recent work examining genetic overlaps between craniosynostosis and ASD, the psychological impacts of pandemic mask-wearing on autistic youth, and network analyses of addictive behaviors. His methodological approaches include meta-analyses, longitudinal cohort studies, and cross-cultural comparisons.

Collaborations span institutions and disciplines, with co-authors including Bryan King, Somer Bishop, and Young Shin Kim, reflecting international efforts to understand neurodevelopmental conditions and their comorbidities.