Team

Daniel Sheltraw, M.D., Ph.D., has expertise in magnetic resonance physics, applied mathematics, and control systems engineering.  His research, focused on solving the physics and engineering challenges of extending TMS and tES systems beyond their present capabilities, led to the development of kTMP, our innovative NIBS method. 

Christina Merrick, Ph.D., has expertise using computational and statistical models to analyze invasive neural recordings in humans. She has previously worked with invasive brain stimulation as a clinical treatment for Parkinson's Disease, and now hoping to develop non-invasive treatments using kTMP.

Cidnee Luu has expertise in device development and testing, as well as signal processing of physiological signals. Her master’s research focused on the development and validation of wearable EEG systems and dry EEG electrodes. She is interested in neurotechnology and its application to improving brain health.

Ian OKidhain, affiliated with the NeuroHub Project, is a PhD student in the UC Berkeley - UCSF Joint Bioengineering Program focusing on neuroengineering. His project explores the neural effects of high frequencies and amplitude waveform dynamics for invasive and non-invasive brain stimulation.

Katheryn Thayer-Pham is a recent Graduate from UC Berkeley with a bachelor's degree in Neurobiology. She was awarded the NIH diversity supplement to promote women in STEM and advance her knowledge of research and medical device development targeted at clinical indications. After working for Magnetic Tides, Katheryn hopes to pursue an M.D./Ph.D.

Haajar (or Hodge) Ahmad-Ali is a recent Graduate from the University of Pittsburg's Swanson School of Engineering, with a bachelor's degree in Bioengineering and a focus in medical product development and quality management systems (QMS). She was awarded the NIH diversity supplement to promote women in STEM. Hodge is interested in continuing to pursue a career in medical device quality management systems through her experience at Magnetic Tides.

Richard Ivry, Ph.D., is a distinguished professor at the University of California, Berkeley. To study various aspects of human performance, his lab uses multiple cognitive neuroscience tools including brain stimulation (tES and TMS), neuroimaging, and behavioral work involving patients with neurological disorders. 

Guy Avraham, PhD, is a cognitive neuroscientist and biomedical engineer. He has experience in neuromodulation using deep brain stimulation and has employed computational, behavioral, and neuroimaging approaches to study interactions between cognition and action. He is interested in developing novel non-invasive brain stimulation protocols for treating patients with cognitive and movement disorders.

Philipp Reber is a neuroscientist, engineer, and psychologist, with experience in adaptive brain stimulation, neurophysiology, research engineering, and mental health care. His research is dedicated to exploring personalized neuromodulation systems to enhance our understanding of brain function and develop more effective treatments for brain disorders.

Saumya Singh, MBBS, MPH, is a medical professional with experience as a COVID frontline worker in rural India and later in the General Internal Medicine Department at Beth Israel Lahey Hospital. She has a strong background in patient care and data analysis for GI research. As part of the Weill NeuroHub grant, Saumya will lead research on the effects of kTMP in stroke patients. 

Daisy Dai is a recent Graduate from UC Berkeley with a bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Neurobiology. She was awarded the NIH diversity supplement to promote women in STEM and wants to advance her knowledge of research and medical device development targeted at clinical indications. After working for Magnetic Tides, Daisy hopes to pursue an M.D.