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Biology

​​​System Neuroscience

Brain

Cognitive Neuroscience

Mol

Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience

Psyco

​Neuropsychology ​

Math

​Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience

Neuron

Neurobiology of Diseases and Rehabilitation

Robot

​Cognitive Robotics and Neuro-engineering

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Philosophy of mind and sensing

Autism

​Computational Cognition, Learning, & Intelligence

Nose

Neuroethology

Researches in the school

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Prof. Galia Avidangaliaa@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 98, room 215PsychologyPersonal website
Brain connectivity, perception, interoception, fMRI, functional connectivity, gastric-brain interactions, face processing​
Prof. Galila Agamgalila@bgu.ac.ilSoroka Internal Medicine, Level 6Clinical Biochemistry and PharmacologyPersonal website
Dr. Abed Azabazab@bgu.ac.ilSoroka University Medical Center, Pnemiyot Building, Room # 648Nursing & Clinical Biochemistry and PharmacologyPersonal website
Pharmacology, Psychopharmacology, Inflammation, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Psychiatric Disorders, Stroke, Randomized Clinical Trials, Animal Models​
Prof. Ehud OhanaOhanaeh@bgu.ac.ilSoroka medical center Building 12, room 463Clinical biochemistry and pharmacologyPersonal website
Biochemistry, transporters, electrophysiology
Prof. Jihad El-Sanael-sana@cs.bgu.ac.ilBuilding 37, room 111Computer SciencePersonal website
Prof. Yael Amitaiyaela@bgu.ac.ilM6 - 323Physiology and cell biologyPersonal website
Dr. Yuval Bitanybitan@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 15, room 313Health Policy and ManagementPersonal website
Prof. Hadar Ben-Yoavbenyoav@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 64, room 204Biomedical EngineeringPersonal website
Prof. Anat Ben-Zvianatbz@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 39Life SciencesPersonal websiteGPCR, cell non-autonomous regulation, GNRH, C. elegans, stress
Prof. Ohad Ben-Shaharben-shahar@cs.bgu.ac.ilBuilding 37, room 114Computer SciencePersonal website
Theoretical computational vision; Applied computer vision and (often biologically inspired) robot vision; human visual perception and visual psychophysics; Visual computational neuroscience; Animal vision (with particular interest in marine species)
Dr. Dorit Ben shalomdoritb@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 74, room 507foreign literatures and linguisticsPersonal websiteFunctional neuroanatomy, language, autism, ADHD​
Dr. Ori Beckbecko@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 74, room 330PhilosophyPersonal website
Philosophy of mind, philosophy of perception, consciousness, phenomenology, epistemology
Prof. Yoella Bereby-MeyerYoella@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 98, room 321PsychologyPersonal website

​Decision Making, Risk, Judgement under uncertainty​

Prof. Andrea Bergerandrea@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 98, room 107PsychologyPersonal website
EEG/ERP, Cognitive Development, Attention, Executive Functions, Self-Regulation, Error-Detection, ADHD, FASD
Prof. Claude Brodskiclaude@bgu.ac.ilBuilding M6/7,room 343Physiology and Cell BiologyPersonal website
Prof. Sigal Bermansigalbe@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 16, room 247Industrial Engineering and ManagementPersonal websiteRobotics, motor control​
Prof. Daniel Berendberend@cs.bgu.ac.ilBuilding 37,room 213Mathematics, Computer Science.Personal website
Applied Probability, Combinatorial Optimization
Prof. David Golombgolomb@bgu.ac.ilBuilding M6, room 427Physiology and Cell BiologyPersonal websiteTheoretical and computational neuroscience, dynamics, neurophysics, numerical simulations, brainstem, spinal cord, thalamus, cortex, system neuroscience.
Prof. Hava Golanhavag@bgu.ac.ilBuilding M6PhysiologyPersonal websiteNeurodevelopment, Autism, Folate, Animal models, GABA, corticogenesis​
Dr. Tal Golangolan.neuro@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 93, room 4Cognitive and Brain SciencesPersonal website
Cognitive Computational Neuroscience, Deep Learning, Visual Perception, Psychophysics, Neuroimaging​
Dr. Daniel Gitlergitler@bgu.ac.ilBuilding M6, room 443Physiology and Cell BiologyPersonal websiteSynaptic transmission, synapse, molecular neuroscience, neurodegenerative disease, Parkinson's Disease, Synapsin, alpha-synuclein, viral transduction, fluorescence microscopy, genetically-encoded sensors, calcium imaging,
Prof. Kobi Galkobig@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 96, room 223Software and Information Systems EngineeringPersonal websiteArtificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Human-Computer Decision Making, Learning Analytics, Big Data and Education, Ethical Reasoning in AI
Dr. Or Duekord@bgu.ac.ilM7, room 509Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Community Health SciencesPersonal websitePTSD, Mechanism of change in PTSD, Neuroscience of Learning, Aversive learning mechanism, Brain circuitry of aversive memory
Prof. Shlomi Dolevdolev@cs.bgu.ac.ilBuilding 37, room 506Computer SciencePersonal website
Prof. Opher Donchindonchin@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 63, room 124Biomedical EngineeringPersonal websiteMotor learning, motor systems, cerebellum, motor adaptation, arm movements, motor cortex, ataxia​
Prof. Ilan Dinsteindinshi@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 98, room 216PsychologyPersonal website
Autism, EEG, MRI, fMRI, Sleep, Sensory Systems, Motor Systems, Psychophysics, ASD, Child development, Speech, Motor control, Eye tracking, Vision, Audition, Somatosensory, Tactile, Facial expressions
Dr. Shirley Handelzaltshandelza@.bgu.ac.ilM7, room 105Physical TherapyPersonal website
Prof. Avishai Henikhenik@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 95, room 003PsychologyPersonal website
Numerical cognition, attention, executive functions, Stroop, emotion, pupillometry, synesthesia, cognitive neuroscience
Prof. Michal Hershfinkelhmichal@bgu.ac.ilBuilding M6, room 339Physiology and Cell BiologyPersonal website
synaptic signaling, molecular neuroscience, neuronal toxicity
Dr. Maor Wolfsmithmaorwolf@gmail.comBuilding 72, room 67EducationPersonal websiteLanguage, Schizophrenia, Moral values
Dr. Gad Vatinevatineg@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 42, room 326The Department of Physiology and Cell BiologyPersonal website
Stem cells, rare disease, neurodevelopmental, iPSC, electrophysiology, BBB, blood brain barrier, organ on chip​
Prof. Noam Zilberbergnoamz@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 40, room 305Life SciencesPersonal websiteIon channels, potassium channels, leak channels, potassium channel modifiers, regulation​
Prof. Deborah Toibertoiber@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 40, room 205Life SciencePersonal website
Aging, neurodegeneration​
Prof. Florina Uzefovskyflorina@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 96, room 414PsychologyPersonal website

empathy, genetics, hormones, social development, autism​​​

Prof. ofer yifrachofery@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 40, room 313life sciencesPersonal websiteIon channels, action potential, voltage-dependent gating, cooperativity, synergy
Prof. Adrian Israelsonadriani@bgu.ac.ilBuilding M6, room 425Physiology and Cell BiologyPersonal website
Neurodegenerative diseases, ALS, Misfolded proteins, Misfolded SOD1, Gene therapy
Prof. Hagit Cohenhagitc@bgu.ac.ilMental Health Center, Building 7, room 7Psychiatry
Prof. Ariel Cohenarikc@bgumail.bgu.ac.ilbuilding 74, 524Foreign Literatures and LinguisticsPersonal website

​Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Logic, Human probabilistic reasoning​

Dr. Shira Knafoshirak@post.bgu.ac.ilBuilding 41, room 215Physiology and Cell BiologyPersonal website
Molecular and Cognitive Neuroscience
Prof. Shelly Levy-Tzedekshelly@bgu.ac.ilבניין דייכמן למקצועות הבריאות, חדר 322Physical TherapyPersonal website
Prof. Frederic Libersatlibersat@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 40, room 315Life SciencesPersonal website
Neuroethology, Neurotoxins, animal behavior, neuroparasitology
Prof. Alon Monsonegoalonmon@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 39, room 108The Shraga Segal dept of Microbiology, Immunology and GeneticsologyPersonal websiteNeuro-Immunology; neurodegeneration, autoimmunity
Dr. Shachar Maidenbaummshachar@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 63, room 201Biomedical engineeringPersonal website
spatial cognition, navigation, computational neuroscience, virtual reality, augmented reality, naturalistic science, spatial memory, multisensory interaction, sensory substitution,
Prof. Yifat Millerymiller@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 42, room 121ChemistryPersonal website
Neurodegenerative diseases, Amyloid beta, Tau protein, Alpha-synuclein, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Computational Biophysics
Prof. Nachshon Meirannmeiran@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 98, room107PsychologyPersonal website
Prof. Idan Menasheidanmen@bgu.ac.ilBuilding M7, room 511Public HealthPersonal website
Autism, Genetics, Eepidemiology, Biostatistics
Prof. Ilana Niskynisky@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 64, room 105Biomedical EngineeringPersonal website
Computational motor control, sensorimotor control, motor learning, multisensory integration, perception and action, human-robot physical interaction, human and machine learning, haptics, neurorehabilitation
Dr. Elior Sulemeliorsu@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 72, room 67Software and Information Systems EngineeringPersonal website

​​​​Computational Linguistics, Child Language Acquisition, Computational Pyscholinguistics, Computational Semantics​.​

Prof. Carmel Sofercarmelso@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 93, room 19Cognition and Brain SciencesPersonal website
Prof. Israel Seklersekler@bgu.ac.ilBuilding M6, room 441Physiology and Cell BiolPersonal website
Prof. Rony Azouzrazouz@bgu.ac.ilM6. 447Physiology and cell biologyPersonal website
Somatosensory, whisker, tactile, perception, cortex​
Dr. Yuval Pinteruvp@cs.bgu.ac.ilBuilding 37, room 203Computer SciencePersonal website
natural language processing, NLP, machine learning, Deep learning, Computational Linguistics
Prof. Dana Fismandana@cs.bgu.ac.ilBuilding 37, room 113Computer SciencePersonal website
Prof. Ilya Fleidervishilya@bgu.ac.ilBuilding M6, room 423Physiology and Cell BiologyPersonal website
Neocortex, sodium channel, action potential, axon, myelin, mitochondrial Ca signaling
Prof. Sigal Fleisher-Berkovichfleisher@bgu.ac.ilBuilding M6Clinical Biochemistry and Pharmacologyאתר אישי
Dr. Ari Pakmanaripakman@gmail.comBuilding 17, room 244Industrial Engineering and Management
Prof. Alon Friedmanalonf@bgu.ac.ilSoroka University Medical Center, Floor 6, Room 626Physiology and Cell BiologyPersonal websiteBlood-brain barrier-, Epilepsy, Neuroimaging-, Neurophysiology, Neurological disorders
Dr. Oren Freifeldorenfr@cs.bgu.ac.ilBuilding 37, room 204Computer SciencePersonal website
Computer Vision, Machine Learning
Dr. Nir Fresconfresco@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 93, room 14Brain and Cognitive SciencesPersonal website

​Automaticity; Skill acquisition; Habit formation; Cognitively controlled processes; Inhibition of automatic responses; Philosophy of computation; Philosophy of information; Philosophy of cognition; Computational explanation in cognitive neuroscience​

Prof. Julie  Cwikeljcwikel@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 17,room 114Social Work & Center for Women's Health Studies and PromotionPersonal websitecognitive behavioral interventions, women's health, neurobiofeedback, cognitive decline due to cancer, chemobrain, stress and coping
Prof. Abraham Zangenazangen@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 40 office 109 lab 110, 111Life SciencesPersonal websiteBrain Stimulation, Reward, Addiction, Depression, Attention, Neuroplasticity, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Deep TMS, Behavior, electrophysiology, EEG
Dr. Tamar Kolodnykolodny@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 98, room 107PsychologyPersonal website​neurodevelopmental disorders, autism, ADHD, perception, attention, brain imaging, fMRI, diffusion MRI, spectroscopy (MRS)​
Prof. Yoav Kesslerkesslery@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 96, room 405PsychologyPersonal website
ERP, EEG, fMRI, cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, memory, working memory, cognitive control
Dr. Niv Reggevreggevn@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 98, room 318PsychologyPersonal website
stereotypes, social cognitive neuroscience, reward, face perception
Prof. Tammy Riklin Ravivrrtammy@ee.bgu.ac.ilBuilding 33, room 212Electrical and Computer EngineeringPersonal websiteComputational Neuroscience, Deep Learning, Brain MRI
Dr. Jennifer Resnikresnikj@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 39, room 214Life SciencesPersonal website
Sensory processing, perception, auditory system, hearing
Prof. Ronen Segevronensgv@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 40, room 311Life SciencesPersonal websiteFish neurobiology, vision, spatial cognition, goldfish, archerfish, electrophysiology​
Dr. Talya Sadetsadeh@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 93, room 22The Department of Cognitive and Brain SciencesPersonal website
Episodic Memory, Cognitive Neuroscience
Prof. Yuval Shaharyshahar@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 96, room 226Software and Information Systems EngineeringPersonal website
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Medical Informatics, Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Temporal Reasoning, Temporal Data Mining, Decision Analysis, EEG analysis
Dr. lior shmuelofshmuelof@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 93, room 20cognitive and brain sciencesPersonal websitemotor control, motor learning, rehabilitation, cognitive neuroscience, imaging
Prof. Maoz Shamirshmaoz@bgu.ac.ilBuilding M6, room 429Physiology and cell biologyPersonal website
Computational neuroscience: the neural code, plasticity and learning in the CNS
Dr. Oren Shrikishrikio@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 93, room 23Cognitive and Brain SciencesPersonal website
Prof. Nadav Shasharnadavsh@bgu.ac.ilEilat CampusLife SciencePersonal website
Dr. Tal Yatzivtalyat@bgu.ac.ilBuilding 96, room 416PsychologyPersonal websiteNeurocognitive basis of caregiving, parenting, EEG/ERP, transition to parenthood, infant development, mentalizing, executive functions, working memory, event cognition

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School of Brain Sciences and Cognition, Ben Gurion University, Be′er-Sheva 8410501, Israel