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Sandeep Vaishnavi

Sandeep Vaishnavi

Adjunct Associate in the Department of Medicine
Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine
sandeep.vaishnavi@duke.edu
Box 3264 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, 20 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710

Overview

I am a neuropsychiatrist and cognitive neuroscientist with current research interests in methods to enhance neural plasticity and resilience with brain stimulation (particularly transcranial magnetic stimulation), digital therapeutics, and evidence-based stress management tools (such as breathing-based and meditation-based techniques).

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Adjunct Associate in the Department of Medicine · 2021 - Present Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Medicine
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences · 2021 - Present Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, University Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and its Imaging Features in Patients With Depression, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

Journal Article Acad Radiol · January 2023 Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a type of noninvasive neurostimulation used increasingly often in clinical medicine. While most studies to date have focused on TMS's ability to treat major depressive disorder, it has shown promise in several oth ... Full text Link to item Cite

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Developmental Neuropsychiatric Disorders with Inflammation.

Journal Article Dev Neurosci · 2023 BACKGROUND: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive brain stimulation technique that may potentially be helpful for neuropsychiatric symptoms of developmental disorders with inflammatory aspects. TMS utilizes a varying magnetic field to in ... Full text Link to item Cite

Efficacy of Transcendental Meditation to Reduce Stress Among Health Care Workers: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal Article JAMA Netw Open · September 1, 2022 IMPORTANCE: Health care workers (HCWs) have been experiencing substantial stress and burnout, and evidence-based mitigation strategies are needed. Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a mantra meditation practice with potential efficacy in reducing stress. OB ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications

University of Alabama, School of Medicine · 2002 M.D.