Nir Lipsman

Nir Lipsman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto and a Senior Scientist at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. He holds the Harquail Chair in Neuromodulation and serves as Chief of the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program and Director of the Neurosurgery Residency Program at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on advancing neuromodulation techniques such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) and MRI-guided focused ultrasound (FUS) for treating refractory neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Psychology, University of Toronto (2004)
• MD, Queen’s University (2007)
• Ph.D., University of Toronto (2013)
• FRCSC in Neurosurgery, University of Toronto (2016)
• Clinical Fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, University of Toronto (2016)

Research Trends: His work spans clinical trials of DBS and FUS for chronic anorexia nervosa, depression, PTSD, OCD, and Alzheimer’s disease. Recent studies emphasize noninvasive brain surgery, BBB modulation, and glymphatic system visualization. He collaborates with experts in psychiatry, neurology, and physical sciences.

Scientific Awards:

• Harquail Chair in Neuromodulation
• Leadership roles in the Focused Ultrasound Foundation

Labs & Programs:

• Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program
• Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation
• Physical Sciences Research Program at Sunnybrook