Dr. Yasmin Zakiniaeiz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yasmin Zakiniaeiz's work broadly focuses on investigating the neural molecular circuitry underlying types of addictions in at-risk populations. Her research addresses issues related to alcohol use disorder, tobacco smoking, prenatally cocaine-exposed adolescents, and gambling disorder. Utilizing neuroimaging techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET), she explores the importance of sex as a biological variable in the study of addiction. Yasmin has contributed significantly to the field through her engagement with the research community and her collaborative efforts with other scholars.

Research Interests

Awards

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Travel Fellowship Award

2024-05-08
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Young Investigator Memorial Travel Award

2022-08-02
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Enoch Gordis Research Recognition Award

2021-06-22
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Junior Investigator Award

2021-06-20
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NIDA Director’s Travel Award

2019-06-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.