Daniel Blumberger on rTMS: successes, hurdles and what the future may hold

How effective are non-invasive brain stimulation techniques on the symptoms of psychiatric disorders? How far has the field come, and what’s next? We spoke to Daniel Blumberger (University of Toronto, Canada) as part of our Spotlight on neuromodulation to find out more about techniques such as rTMS and their potential as a solution for patients with depression and other psychiatric disorders. Could you tell us a bit about your background about your role? I’m the Medical Head and Co-Director of the Temerty Centre for Therapeutic Brain Intervention at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Canada. I am...