AIIMS Bhubaneswar opens Neuromodulation Centre for Psychiatric Disorders

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Psychiatry at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Centre for Neuromodulation Services. This initiative aims to bring renewed hope to patients suffering from drug-resistant and difficult-to-treat psychiatric disorders by offering cutting-edge, non-invasive brain stimulation therapies, Dr Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, said. “The launch of this Centre for Neuromodulation is a landmark achievement for AIIMS Bhubaneswar. It aligns with our mission to bring the latest and most effective medical technologies to the people of Odisha and beyond," Dr. Biswas said, news agency UNI reported. Also Read:AIIMS Bhubaneswar signs MoU to set up Centres of Excellence The new centre is equipped with advanced neuromodulation technologies, including a Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) unit, Ultra-brief Pulse Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) unit and Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (TES). These non-invasive techniques work by modulating activity in specific brain circuits, offering targeted treatment for a variety of mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and neuropsychiatric conditions. By focusing only on affected areas of the brain, these therapies offer a more precise and acceptable alternative to conventional treatment methods, significantly contributing to faster recovery and better outcomes. The inauguration ceremony was graced by senior officials and faculty members of the institute including Dr. Prashant R. Mohapatra, Dean, Dr. Dillip Kumar Parida, Medical Superintendent, Lt. Col. Abhijit Sarkar, DDA, Dr. Biswa Ranjan Mishra, Head of Department of Psychiatry, along with faculty members Dr. S. K. Padhy, Dr. Debadatta Mohapatra, Dr. Shree Mishra, Dr. Arpit Parmar, and Dr. Ambika Sundas. “This facility will be a beacon of hope, providing cutting-edge treatment options for individuals who have struggled to find relief through conventional methods”, Dr. Biswa Ranjan Mishra, Head of Department of Psychiatry, said. The Centre for Neuromodulation Services is now operational and is expected to play a vital role in both clinical care and research, enhancing the quality and scope of psychiatric treatment available in eastern India.