Can brain stimulation spark the next generation of treatments for depression?

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Ontario Brain Institute

Jun 04, 2014, 08:37 ET

TORONTO, June 4, 2014 /CNW/ - When medications and therapy fail, Toronto neuroscientist Dr. Jonathan Downar is finding success using powerful magnetic pulses to the brain.

Dr. Downar discusses the promise and challenges of his work with Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS).

Hosted by the Ontario Brain Institute, this is the first in a series of public events featuring the discoveries of Ontario's top neuroscientists.

Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Time: 7:30 am
Location: the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), 317 Dundas St W
Media are invited to attend.
Please RSVP by June 16.

PDF available at: http://stream1.newswire.ca/media/2014/06/04/20140604_C8362_DOC_EN_41067.pdf

SOURCE: Ontario Brain Institute

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Michelle Wilson, MSc
Communications Lead
Ontario Brain Institute
Office: (647) 872-1215
Email: [email protected]

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The Ontario Brain Institute is a not-for-profit organization that accelerates discovery and innovation, benefiting both patients and the economy. Our collaborative ‘team science’ approach promotes brain research, commercialization and care by connecting researchers,...