Sarah H. Lisanby

Sarah H. Lisanby is a prominent American psychiatrist and researcher specializing in brain stimulation techniques to treat mental health conditions like depression and schizophrenia. She has contributed to developing innovative therapies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which uses magnetic fields to influence brain activity without surgery or medication. Her work aims to improve mental health treatment options, making them more effective and accessible. Lisanby holds academic and leadership positions, and her research has significantly advanced understanding of how brain modulation can help with psychiatric illnesses.