Amy F. T. Arnsten

About the Author

Amy F. T. Arnsten is a distinguished neuroscientist and professor at Yale University School of Medicine, where she directs the Yale Stress Center and holds the Albert E. Kent Chair in Biological Psychiatry. With over three decades of groundbreaking research, Arnsten has illuminated the neural mechanisms underlying attention, cognition, and stress-related disorders, particularly in the prefrontal cortex. Her work has profoundly influenced the understanding and treatment of conditions like ADHD, integrating basic neuroscience with clinical applications to advance therapeutic strategies. Arnsten's contributions extend to numerous peer-reviewed publications and lectures worldwide, establishing her as a leading authority in behavioral neuroscience and psychopharmacology.