Dr. Mahsa Mayeli

Emeritus Professor

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Biography

Dr. Mahsa Mayeli is a postdoctoral research associate at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in brain imaging. As a physician-scientist, she studies the application of advanced PET and MRI techniques to investigate neurodegenerative diseases, specifically Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Her work integrates imaging biomarkers with genetics and environmental factors to explore the mechanisms underlying cognitive decline and neuropsychiatric disorders. Dr. Mayeli’s expertise includes multimodal data analysis, utilizing large-scale cohort studies such as the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) and the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI). She develops statistical models to examine the impact of social determinants of health on brain aging. Dr. Mayeli is passionate about leveraging neuroimaging and artificial intelligence to improve early diagnosis and patient outcomes.

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Experience

Postdoctoral Associate

— Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Postdoctoral research associate specializing in brain imaging, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases.

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.