Professor Yoav Chapman

Professor Yoav Chapman is a well-known Israeli neurologist with many years of clinical, research and teaching experience. He works at one of the country's largest medical centers and takes part in the work of the Center for Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis.

For many years Professor Chapman held leadership positions in the neurology service and headed the neurology department. His professional work combines clinical neurology, treatment of complex diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, scientific research and the training of future physicians.

His extensive practical and academic experience allows Professor Chapman to work with rare and ambiguous cases that require in-depth diagnostics, confirmation of a diagnosis, or a review of previously prescribed treatment.

Professor Chapman received his MD from the Faculty of Medicine of Tel Aviv University. He also holds a PhD in biochemistry and completed a fellowship in neurogenetics at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Yoav Chapman is currently a full professor of neurology at the Faculty of Medicine of Tel Aviv University. He also holds the Robert and Martha Harden Chair in Mental and Neurological Diseases.

Professor Chapman combines clinical practice with teaching and research. He is the author and co-author of numerous studies published in international peer-reviewed medical journals.

One of Professor Chapman's main research areas is the relationship between the blood coagulation system, inflammatory processes and diseases of the nervous system.

His research group studies the role of thrombin and related signaling mechanisms in the onset and development of neurological diseases. This work helps to better understand inflammation and damage to nerve tissue, and to identify possible directions for developing new treatments.

Professor Chapman also takes part in research on multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, and neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases of the nervous system.

His research is associated with the neurology department and the Joseph Sagol Neuroscience Center at Sheba Medical Center, as well as with Tel Aviv University.

• Multiple sclerosis;
• neuroimmunological diseases;
• neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD);
• inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system;
• autoimmune neurological diseases;
• diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system;
• neurogenetic diseases;
• neurodegenerative diseases;
• complex and unclear neurological conditions;
• neurological disorders associated with inflammation and changes in the blood coagulation system.