After receiving a bachelor’s degree from the Odessa State University, Ukraine, she has completed her master’s (1997) and PhD (2001) degrees in the Department of Anatomy and Physiology at the Laval University, Quebec, Canada. Dr. Timofeeva performed her post-doctoral studies from 2001 to 2005 at the Mental Health University Institute of Quebec, Canada. Dr Timofeeva has published 4 book chapters and 35 research papers. Her laboratory investigates the molecular and neuronal mechanisms of the interactive effects of stress and diets on food intake regulation.