معرفی
Dr. Yasmin Zakiniaeiz is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, specializing in addiction neuroscience with a focus on neuroimaging techniques like fMRI and PET. Her research investigates the neural and molecular mechanisms underlying substance use disorders (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, cocaine) and high-risk populations, emphasizing sex as a biological variable. She holds affiliations with the Yale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS), Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program, and Translational Brain Imaging Program.
Education:
- PhD in Neuroscience, Yale University (2018)
- BA in Biology and Psychology, Hunter College (2013)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale University (2020)
Research Interests: Dr. Zakiniaeiz explores dopamine receptor availability, systemic inflammation effects on dopamine, and cognitive deficits in addiction. Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, aiming to inform personalized treatments. Key areas include:
- Sex differences in addiction neurobiology
- Neuroimaging biomarkers for treatment response
- Co-occurring disorders (e.g., PTSD, pain)
Awards & Recognition:
- 2024 Travel Fellowship Award (Society of Biological Psychiatry)
- 2022 Young Investigator Memorial Travel Award (ACNP)
- 2021 Enoch Gordis Research Recognition Award (RSA)
- 2014 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Collaborations & Grants: Works closely with researchers like Sherry McKee, Kelly Cosgrove, and Marc Potenza. Involved in initiatives such as the SCORE Career Enhancement Core to advance sex-based research. Her projects address translational challenges in addiction neuroimaging and clinical outcomes.
Labs/Teams: Active in Yale’s Translational Brain Imaging Program and Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program, fostering interdisciplinary research.