the team

Segev received a Ph.D. in Psychology (Psychobiology) from Tel-Aviv University in 2009. Segev then completed postdoctoral training in the Gallo Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco, and specialized in the research of drug and alcohol addiction and neuroscience. Segev joined the School of Psychological Sciences and the Sagol School of Neuroscience as a Faculty member in 2012. Since 2021, Segev has been the Head of the School of Psychological Sciences.

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Nataly completed a Ph.D. at Hebrew University, studying nervous system development. She continued her research at Sourasky Medical Center, focusing on molecular brain transport. Currently, Nataly focuses on the molecular aspects of neurological processes and RNA in situ hybridization. She manages the laboratory and is involved in various student projects.

Matar completed a B.Sc. in Psychobiology at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, and joined the Segev Barak lab as an M.Sc. student in 2020. Matar's research focuses on the role of FGF2 and microRNAs in the neurobiological mechanisms of alcohol addiction, specifically at the transition from moderate (goal-directed) to compulsive and habitual alcohol drinking.

Noa completed a B.Sc. at the Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, and joined the Segev Barak lab as an M.Sc. student in 2023. Noa's research focuses on identifying central and peripheral biomarkers for opioid and drug addiction.

Yael completed a B.Sc. in Psychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience at Ben Gurion University and joined the Segev Barak lab as an M.Sc. student in 2023. In this study, Yael explores the effects of MDMA on the reconsolidation of drug-related memories and relapse in alcohol use disorder.

Noam completed a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy in the Consciousness and Cognition track at Tel Aviv University and joined the Segev Barak lab as an M.A. student in 2025. Noam's research investigates the role of microRNAs in alcohol-associated memory reconsolidation and cue-induced relapse.

Gil completed his B.Sc. in Biology at Ben-Gurion University and joined the Segev Barak and Boaz Barak labs in 2025. His research focuses on how chronic alcohol exposure affects oligodendrocyte differentiation and myelin plasticity in reward and limbic circuits.

Amit completed a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Business Administration at Reichman University and joined the Segev Barak lab as an M.Sc. student in 2025. Amit’s research focuses on comparing the efficacy of protein synthesis, β-adrenergic, and NMDA receptor inhibition in disrupting alcohol memory reconsolidation and reducing relapse in alcohol use disorder.

Maayan completed her B.A. in Psychology and Communication at the Open University of Israel and joined the Segev Barak lab as an M.Sc. student in 2026.

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