Xingbao Li

Xingbao Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He holds a medical degree (MD) and specializes in brain stimulation therapies, neuromodulation techniques, and neuroimaging applications in addiction medicine and psychiatric disorders. His current affiliation includes roles in clinical research and academic medicine.

Research Focus: Dr. Li's work centers on advancing non-invasive brain stimulation methods such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for treating treatment-resistant depression and nicotine dependence. He also investigates neuroimaging techniques like fMRI to understand neural mechanisms underlying addiction and mental health conditions.

Publications: Over 60 peer-reviewed articles, with recent contributions focusing on clinical trials for EEG-synchronized TMS, real-time neurofeedback for craving reduction, and novel dosimetry models for prefrontal TMS. Key areas span neuromodulation efficacy, neural network dysfunction in bipolar depression, and translational applications of brain stimulation technologies.