Bio Note: After studying Biology (BSc and MSc), Aviva Berkovich-Ohana completed her PhD in Neuroscience at Bar-Ilan University, and trained as a post-doctorate fellow at the lab of Prof. Rafi Malach at the Weizmann Institute. Currently a senior lecturer at the University of Haifa, Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center for the Study of Learning Disabilities, and Faculty of Education. Her research focuses on two main topics. One topic is contemplative mental training effects and their relevance to education. Another focus is the study of consciousness and sense of self. To this end, she collaborates with long-term contemplative practitioners, employing neurophenomenology.

Affiliation: The University of Haifa, Israel

Homepage: http://avivabo.edu.haifa.ac.il