Austin M. Spitz, M.D., M.S. received first place for poster session outstanding performance for his research on transcranial magnetic stimulation outcomes in veterans with prior history of sexual assault.

Research Highlights:
• Objective: Evaluate clinical outcomes of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in veterans with major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, comparing those with and without a prior history of sexual assault.
• Findings: Veterans with and without a history of sexual assault achieved similar high response and remission rates, demonstrating that TMS remains an effective, well-tolerated treatment option regardless of trauma history."

This milestone reflects the hard work of our clinical researchers in advancing psychiatric care and mental health outcomes.