Biography

My name is Ganna Abarbanel, MD, and I graduated from Dnipro Medical Institute, Ukraine. My academic and clinical interests focus on psychiatry, neuroscience, psychopathology, and the biological mechanisms underlying mental health disorders. 

My interest in psychiatry developed through both academic exposure and clinical experiences that highlighted the profound connection between biological processes and psychological well-being. During my training, I became particularly interested in how trauma, stress, and social adversity affect brain function and mental health, as well as the study of psychopathology and complex psychiatric conditions. This interest has evolved into a commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. 

I have also gained valuable clinical and community experience through volunteer work at Patton State Hospital and through TeleHelpUkraine, where I contributed to providing mental health support and resources to individuals affected by war-related trauma. These experiences strengthened my dedication to trauma-informed care and culturally sensitive psychiatric practice. 

I am especially passionate about serving diverse and often underserved populations, including local communities, immigrants, refugees, and military veterans. My goal is to contribute to reducing mental health disparities and improving access to culturally sensitive psychiatric care. 

My recent publication “Recent Developments in Protein Lactylation in PTSD and CVD: Novel Strategies and Targets,” which explores emerging molecular mechanisms linking trauma-related disorders and cardiovascular disease. I have also participated in several professional conferences, including the American Psychiatric Association  Annual Meeting 2025, Southern California Psychiatry Conference 2025, Psych Congress 2025, and the Neuroscience of Psychiatry Association (NPA) Conference 2026. 

I remain committed to advancing psychiatric knowledge while providing meaningful care to patients and communities in need.