Nolan Williams on Neuromodulation for Depression

Nolan Williams, MD, at the BrainMind Special Forum in Neuromodulation/BCI/AI, interviewed by BrainMind member Genevieve Jurvetson.

Nolan Williams is the Director of the Stanford Brain Stimulation Lab and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services at Stanford University.
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/nol...

In this interview, the two explore the potential of SAINT, a novel form of TMS developed by Dr. Nolan Williams, for a wide range of brain-based disorders beyond depression. Dr. Williams discusses the research behind SAINT's efficacy, addressing treatment durability challenges and outlining solutions like AI-powered personalized re-treatment and minimally invasive implants. He also highlights the potential of SAINT for substance use disorder and its intersection with psychedelics, emphasizing the need for modality-independent biomarkers to advance both fields.

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