E4H Seminar : Pr Omid Yaghmazadeh

Join us for the E4H Seminar "Transcranial Radio Frequency Stimulation for Non-Invasive Deep Brain Neuromodulation", by Pr Omid Yaghmazadeh, on May 21 at 9:30 am in the lecture hall of the X-Novation Center building?

With over one-third of the global population affected by neurological conditions—many of which remain refractory to pharmacological treatment—the mandate for innovative intervention is clear. Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) represents a transformative shift in care, providing a pathway to modulate neural circuits without the risks of invasive surgery. However, despite the diversity of existing electromagnetic and ultrasonic tools, significant gaps in efficacy and targeting remain; indeed, achieving precise, non-invasive modulation of deep-brain structures remains one of the most significant neurotechnological frontiers of our era. 

This talk explores the development of Transcranial Radio Frequency Stimulation (TRFS) as a breakthrough modality for non-invasive, non-contact neurostimulation. I demonstrate how TRFS can be harnessed to bi-directionally tune neural activity in vivo, offering the capability of inducing both excitatory and inhibitory effects. By leveraging the inherent penetrative properties and unique steerability of radio frequency energy, this research establishes a scalable, translational framework for treating complex, drug-resistant brain disorders. These findings move us closer to a new era of precise therapeutic intervention, providing a potent and versatile alternative to traditional neuromodulation methods. 

More information: www.neurotechlab.org 

Biography: 

Pr Omid Yaghmazadeh is an Assistant Professor in the ECE Department at Boise State University and the director of the Translational NeuroTechnology Laboratory. His research focuses on the interaction of electromagnetic waves with the brain, and how such interactions can be used for non-invasive brain stimulation and in the treatment of brain disorders such as Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parkinson's Disease, etc. Prior to joining Boise State, he was a postdoctoral fellow with Prof. Gyorgy Buzsaki at the Neuroscience Institute at New York University. He received his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique, France.