Science Behind Yoga and PTSD

Alexandra (Ali) Seidenstein holds a faculty position in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department at NYU-Tandon where she teaches courses such as Genetics, Molecular Biology and Cell Biology for the Biomolecular Science Program. Ali’s PhD work in Neural and Behavioral Science led her to investigate differential gene expression changes and epigenetics associated with trauma and PTSD. Ali has been involved with numerous projects and research endeavors focused on the science of yoga, and its impact on long term treatment.