Stacy Shim

Manager
MSc Neuroscience, University of Ottawa

Stacey brings nearly a decade of clinical research experience to her role as Manager at the rTMS Neuromodulation Research Clinic, where she joined in 2022. Her journey in depression research began at the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) at The Royal, where she completed her Master’s degree in Neuroscience under the supervision of Dr. Pierre Blier.

Her keen interest in treating difficult-to-treat depression propelled her towards rTMS, and led her to start her working career at the Temerty Centre for Therapeutic Brain Intervention at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), where she specialized in TMS and electroencephalography (EEG) for research initiatives. Over the years, her focus shifted towards the clinical facets of rTMS research, leading her to coordinate numerous multi-center clinical trials. Stacey also took on the role of an internal monitor, ensuring quality standards were met throughout the research process. With the knowledge and expertise she acquired at CAMH, she eventually made her way back to The Royal to contribute to the growth of the Neuromodulation Research clinic.

“rTMS offers us a whole new way of looking at mental health treatment, where we can identify malfunctioning circuits in the brain, and effectively treat them in a non-drug, non-invasive way.”