Michael S. Esterman, PhD

Associate Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

My research uses a variety of cognitive neuroscience techniques to understand basic mechanisms of attention and executive function, as well as to understand PTSD and other neuropsychiatric disorders.

Publications

  • Published 5/1/2026

    Camenzind M, Nanni-Zepeda M, Giron AP, Dapper K, Esterman M, Frohlich F, Zuberer A. Neural Oscillations Track Subjective and Pupillary Arousal During Naturalistic Movie Viewing. Eur J Neurosci. 2026 May; 63(9):e70543. PMID: 42117513.

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  • Published 4/13/2026

    Prakash RS, Phansikar M, Fisher ME, Dove S, Andridge R, Scharre D, Wright KD, Head E, O'Callaghan C, Meyerson QK, Duraney EJ, Schroeder M, Chakrapani N, Grant EK, Jones T, Teng J, Esterman M, Smyth JM, Gregoire T, Malhas R. Feasibility of Internet-Based Mind-Body Training for Adults With Subjective Cognitive Decline: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2026 Apr 13; 15:e86276. PMID: 41973869.

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  • Published 4/6/2026

    DeGutis J, Ng E, Megwa O, Agnoli S, Fortier CB, Milberg W, Esterman M. Anxiety/stress symptoms uniquely predict greater negative global metacognitive bias in post-9/11 veterans. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2026 Apr 06; 1-9. PMID: 41937565.

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  • Published 4/1/2026

    Campbell A, Esterman M, DeGutis J. Perceptual heterogeneity in developmental prosopagnosia: The role of the right OFA. Neuropsychologia. 2026 Jul 28; 228:109442. PMID: 41932575.

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  • Published 3/13/2026

    Blumberg MJ, Esterman M, Johnston K, Wattie N, Brough J, Atkison R, Baker J, Wojtowicz M. Sport-specific demands on sustained attention in elite athletes: a novel within-subjects approach for investigation. Front Sports Act Living. 2026; 8:1765258. PMID: 41908217.

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Other Positions

  • Health Science Specialist, National Center for PTSD
    VA Boston Healthcare System
  • Graduate Medical Sciences Educator and Mentor (Primary Mentor of Graduate Students)
    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Sciences

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley, PhD
  • University of Pennsylvania, BA