Purpose
We are interested in understanding the neural mechanisms underlying social cognition and emotional experiences. We focus on the cognitive and emotional consequences of brain pathologies whether psychiatric, acquired or developmental. In addition, recently we are involved in research projects that examine emotional and cognitive brain functions in healthy subjects using imaging and brain stimulation techniques.
Goals
Characterizing the anatomical correlates of social cognition. Understanding the neural basis of empathy. How do we understand each other? How do we recognize other people's emotions? How do we understand the others' mental states?
Understanding the emotional and social consequences of developmental disorders, affective disorders, personality disorders and schizophrenia.
Characterizing the anatomical correlates of decision-making and economic behavior. The role of emotion and perspective taking in decision making.
Understanding the anatomical correlates of competitive emotions such as envy and schadenfreude.
lab news
07/07/23 | Haaretz article
Haaretz article "Brainstorming: Synchrony between the brains might be the secret power of humanity"
28/2/22 | Channel 12 interview
"Myths about love", starting 5:40
4/5/21 | ERC - Advanced Grant
Congratulations to Prof. Simone Shamay-Tsoory on winning the the most prestigious and high-regarded of the EU's personal research grants, and one of the most prestigious research grants in the world. Prof. Shamay-Tsoory won a grant for her proposal on the subject: "Brains that Fire Together Wire Together: Interbrain Plasticity Underlies Learning in Social Interactions."
5/23 | DIP-Deutsch-Israelische Projektkooperation Grant
"Reconnecting: the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the detrimental effects of social isolation",
by Shlomo Wagner-Department of Neurobiology, University of Haifa,
Valery Grinevich-Department of Neuropeptide Research in Psychiatry, Central Institute of Mental Health, University of Heidelberg ,
Rene Hurlermann -Department of Psychiatry, University of Oldenburg,
Simone Shamay-Tsoory-Department of Psychology, University of Haifa