Prof. Simone G. Shamay-Tsoory

Head of the Center

Email:
sshamay@psy.haifa.ac.il

Affiliation Faculty / Department:
Department of Psychology, University of Haifa

Academic Background:

Social neuroscience, Neuropsychology

Research Interests:
My research focuses on the neural basis of emotions and social behavior: How do we understand emotions? what are the neural underpinnings of empathy, social communication and interpersonal synchronization?

We also study: The role of Oxytocin in social behavior | The neural underpinnings of social comparison and jealousy | The neural underpinnings of social touch | Chemical social communication using odor.

Home Page URL:
sans.haifa.ac.il