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Brain Stimulation Lab


The Brain Stimulation Lab at the Multidisciplinary Alfred Psychiatry research centre is host to cutting-edge research and clinical trials assessing the efficacy of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in the treatment of a number of mental health conditions, including depression, anorexia nervosa and more.
What is TMS?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive treatment using magnetic fields to stimulate electrical activity within the brain, with growing evidence suggesting its efficacy as a therapy for conditions such as depression, fibromyalgia, and obsessive compulsive disorder.


To learn more about TMS or express your interest in joining one of our clinical trials, contact tms-trials@monash.edu
The Team

Dr Leo Chen
Head, Brain Stimulation Lab
& Senior Research Fellow

Dr Elizabeth Thomas
Manager, Brain Stimulation Lab & Senior Research Fellow

Dr Lisanne Jenkins
Senior Research Fellow

Dr Andris Cerins
Research Fellow

Dr Sera Manuele
Research Fellow

Violet Francis
Research Nurse, Brain Stimulation Lab

Dr Chitra Vinnakota
Research Assistant, Brain Stimulation Lab

Mimi Truong
Research Assistant, Brain Stimulation Lab
Current Clinical Trials
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