Prof. Ido Tavor
Research work
We focus on exploring the connection between brain structure, function and human behavior, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We investigate what underlies behavioral and functional differences between individuals, such as changes in functional and structural connectivity and differences in the brain’s microstructure.
In addition, we study learning-related brain plasticity by developing behavioral tasks that induce functional and structural brain modifications.
For our work, we use advanced mathematical and statistical analysis methods.
Areas of interest & scientific knowledge
Cognitive Neuroscience
Computational & Theoretical Neuroscience
Imaging Research
Selected Publications
- Tavor I, Jones OP, Mars RB, Smith SM, Behrens TE, Jbabdi S. Task-free MRI predicts individual differences in brain activity during task performance. Science. 2016 Apr 8;352(6282):216-20.
- Sagi Y, Tavor I, Hofstetter S, Tzur-Moryosef S, Blumenfeld-Katzir T, Assaf Y. Learning in the fast lane: new insights into neuroplasticity. Neuron. 2012 Mar 22;73(6):1195-203
- Tavor I, Hofstetter S, Assaf Y. Micro-structural assessment of short term plasticity dynamics. Neuroimage. 2013 Nov 1;81:1-7.
- Tavor I, Botvinik‐Nezer R, Bernstein‐Eliav M, Tsarfaty G, Assaf Y. Short‐term plasticity following motor sequence learning revealed by diffusion magnetic resonance imaging. Human brain mapping. 2020 Feb 1;41(2):442-52.
