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Yanki Yazgan, M.D., is a full Professor of Psychiatry at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul and holds a clinical/adjunct appointment at Yale Child Study Center. His expertise spans neuropsychiatric disorders such as ADHD, autism, and Tourette’s syndrome, with a focus on lifespan clinical care and medical education innovation. Dr. Yazgan’s academic interests include leveraging digital tools and artistic mediums to enhance medical pedagogy and public science communication.
Education: MD from Ege University (1983), postdoctoral clinical and research fellowships at Yale School of Medicine (1995). His work bridges clinical practice with translational research, emphasizing early-onset neurodevelopmental conditions and community mental health initiatives.
Research Interests: Neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD pathophysiology, science communication, and school-based mental health interventions. Notable contributions include studies on emotion recognition in neurodevelopmental disorders and biobehavioral approaches to peacebuilding.
Grants & Collaborations: Active in global partnerships through projects like the Early Childhood and Peace Consortium. Co-authored influential papers on tic disorders, OCD assessment tools, and pharmacological effects in pediatric populations.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at Yale and Marmara University, focusing on precision medicine in ADHD and digital health applications in psychiatry.