Dr. Yael Nillni

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yael Nillni is an Associate Professor at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Psychiatry. Dr. Nillni's research interests focus on the impact of trauma on mental health, particularly concerning women's reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes. She has extensively studied the menstrual cycle's influence on neurobiology related to PTSD and aims to identify gender-specific vulnerabilities in stress response pathways. Nillni has been involved in refining existing interventions to enhance their effectiveness, particularly for women. As a Clinical Research Psychologist, she works with the VA Boston Healthcare System's Women’s Health Sciences Division, where she leads several NIH-sponsored research projects examining PTSD and its implications for pregnant women.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Research Psychologist

2015-01-01 — Present

VA Boston Healthcare System • Boston, MA

Conducts research on PTSD, focusing on women's health issues related to trauma and stress.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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