Boaz Cherki
Postdoctoral researcher
My research focuses mainly on the interplay between the neuroendocrine system, social behavior and cognition, and the social environment. Specifically, I examine how intranasal administration and basal concentrations of neurohormones affect behavior and cognition in the contexts of competition between individuals and between groups. To do so, I combine methods from diverse fields, such as experimental economics, neuroendocrine research, and psychology.
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Daniella Winter
PhD candidate
My research interest revolves around the dynamic interplay between stress and social behaviors, especially the tend-and-befriend responses, that can shape our interactions with others. Delving into the world of hormones, I aim to uncover the mechanisms that underlie these behaviors, offering valuable insights into how stress and social dynamics interact in diverse populations. My work aims to shed light on the connections between our physiology and social interactions, unlocking a deeper understanding of human behavior in the face of stress and its impact on our relationships.
Hagar Azulay
PhD alumnus
My research aimed to understand how acute stress and the hormone oxytocin influence our perceptions and attributions towards individuals from different social groups. Social interactions are complex, and our attitudes and behaviors towards others can be significantly influenced by various factors. More specifically, my focus was on out-group members.
Liat Bergman
PhD candidate
My research interests center around stress and social behaviors, with a particular focus on understanding the modulatory role of oxytocin in shaping these behaviors. I am dedicated to exploring how stressors influence social interactions and empathy, and how oxytocin, mediates these processes. This inquiry aims to uncover the underlying mechanisms that govern our responses to stress within the context of our social connections.
Issca Brends
PhD candidate
In my work as a medical psychologist, I've encountered a close and intriguing relationship between emotional and physical states. My research focuses on investigating the mechanisms underpinning these effects. Specifically, my research aims to understand the effect of social rejection on physical pain perception and tolerance, as well as the role of hormones, such as cortisol and oxytocin, in this process.
Alon Weltman
PhD candidate
I am interested in the effects of combat exposure on people. Specifically examining if and how survival mechanisms activated during combat are triggered in everyday situations. My research focuses on cognitive, neuroendocrine and autonomic aspects of these effects in non clinical and clinical populations.
Ofir Gershon
MA student
In my research, I employ computational computer methods to investigate the impact of oxytocin, in shaping perceptions and behaviors related to in-group and out-group members. This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of how oxytocin influences the way we perceive and mentally represent members of social groups to which we belong (ingroup) and those outside our social circles (outgroup). Ultimately, this research seeks to shed light on the role of oxytocin in shaping human social cognition, potentially providing valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying social behavior and intergroup dynamics.
Batsheva von Weisl
MA alumnus
My main interest is to understand the underlying mechanism of the way people use social skills and social resources in order to adapt effectively and improve their well-being. I focus on the hormone oxytocin as a candidate system that takes a significant part in this process. Specifically, I examine whether there is correlation between the endogenous oxytocin levels and social behavior under different situations.