Michal is an M.A. student in the Experimental Psychology program at the University of Haifa, where she also earned her B.A. in Psychology. During her undergraduate studies, she contributed to several research projects exploring the physiological aspects of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Since October 7, 2023, Michal has been an integral part of the Nova Project, where she leads the control group component of the study. Her primary research interests focus on trauma experiences and identifying predictors for the development of PTSD, particularly among Nova survivors