{"id":1644,"date":"2021-12-27T11:30:49","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T11:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hbbh.haifa.ac.il\/who-we-are\/"},"modified":"2024-05-15T13:57:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T13:57:30","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hbbh.haifa.ac.il\/en\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Who we are"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1644\" class=\"elementor elementor-1644 elementor-30\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1cd2da6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1cd2da6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a0110dd\" data-id=\"a0110dd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be02500 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be02500\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Who We Are<\/h2>\n<p><strong> The Center for Brain and Behavior in Haifa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The human brain is what makes us who we are. Undoubtedly, it is the most complex organ in the body. Understanding how the brain functions involves studying its molecular, cellular, functional, behavioral, evolutionary, computational, and medical aspects. The interdisciplinary nature of brain sciences contributes to understanding the continuum from molecules to cells to behavior. Developing brain science research can undoubtedly impact human society in many ways. Applications of brain research can lead to new treatments for various diseases and the prevention of psychopathology, as well as enhancing human functions such as creativity, emotional and cognitive abilities \u2013 the capability to handle many of the challenges presented by our world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Unique Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The multidisciplinary approach of brain researchers in Haifa spans a wide range of fields, from understanding basic molecular and cellular mechanisms to studying how the brain controls cognitive, emotional, developmental, educational, and social behavioral aspects, as well as the brain mechanisms underlying various mental illnesses.<\/p>\n<p>Brain scientists at the University of Haifa lead academically in many areas such as memory and learning, emotions, social behavior, and understanding the basis of various mental illnesses such as trauma, depression, and schizophrenia. Researchers in Haifa have led significant discoveries that have contributed to improving our understanding of brain functions and structure.<\/p>\n<p>Given our unique emphasis on both the brain and behavior, the center supports educational programs at all levels and provides a research community composed of scientists from various departments, united by interests in behavior and brain sciences. The center supports research centers and groups made up of faculty, post-doctorates, and students at all degree levels.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who We Are The Center for Brain and Behavior in Haifa The human brain is what makes us who we are. Undoubtedly, it is the most complex organ in the body. 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