AIIMS Bhubaneswar Launches Advanced Centre for Neuromodulation Services
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards strengthening mental healthcare, the Department of Psychiatry at AIIMS Bhubaneswar has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Centre for Neuromodulation Services. The facility aims to provide advanced treatment options for patients suffering from drug-resistant and difficult-to-treat psychiatric disorders through non-invasive brain stimulation therapies.
The centre was inaugurated by Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar. “The launch of this Centre for Neuromodulation is a landmark achievement. It aligns with our mission to bring the latest and most effective medical technologies to the people of Odisha and beyond,” he said.
Equipped with modern technologies such as Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Ultra-brief Pulse Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (TES), the centre will offer targeted treatment by modulating specific brain circuits. These techniques are expected to provide effective alternatives to conventional therapies, improving recovery rates and outcomes for patients with psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior officials and faculty members including Dr. Prashant R. Mohapatra, Dean; Dr. Dillip Kumar Parida, Medical Superintendent; Lt. Col. Abhijit Sarkar, DDA; and Dr. Biswa Ranjan Mishra, Head of the Psychiatry Department, along with faculty members Dr. S. K. Padhy, Dr. Debadatta Mohapatra, Dr. Shree Mishra, Dr. Arpit Parmar, and Dr. Ambika Sundas.
Highlighting the importance of the facility, Dr. Mishra said, “This centre will be a beacon of hope, offering cutting-edge treatment options for individuals who have struggled to find relief through conventional methods.”
Now operational, the Centre for Neuromodulation Services is expected to serve as a crucial hub for both clinical care and research, significantly enhancing psychiatric treatment facilities in eastern India.
