Neuro-X Lab

Neuro-X Lab is a Research Laboratory in Charleston, SC, located at 125 Doughty St Suite 100. Housed within the Department of Psychiatry at the Medical University of SC and directed by Dr. Bashar W. Badran, the lab fosters an environment of neurotechnology and innovation to address complex medical and neuropsychiatric disorders. The group became part of the MUSC Biobehavioral Medicine Division effective December 31st, 2024, with all research activities continuing uninterrupted.

The lab develops disruptive brain stimulation technologies at the intersection of neuroscience and medicine. It uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as an investigational tool in zero gravity environments and as a potential treatment for cocaine use disorder. The lab also employs ultrasound to deliver sound deep into the brain to change neuron function, targeting applications in addictions and pain. Additionally, Neuro-X Lab pioneers transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), a safe, wearable electrical stimulation delivered to the ear to boost neuroplasticity after brain injury and treat neuropsychiatric and pain conditions. The group is developing technology to enhance meditation practices. Through its Computational Brain Imaging Core, the lab provides high-throughput functional MRI preprocessing services to the MUSC research community and beyond, leveraging high-performance resources at Clemson University. The lab utilizes computational forward models to inform brain stimulation approaches, allowing for the customization and individualization of precision brain treatments.

The team consists of neuroscientists, physicians, engineers, students, and interns. The lab trains students and trainees from the MUSC Department of Neuroscience, the College of Medicine’s FLEX Phase Research Program, and the Psychiatry Residency program. The parent department houses the Neuroscience Graduate Program for Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., and Master’s candidates, as well as the MUSC Brain Research Institute. The department manages the MUSC Center for Biomedical Imaging and holds NIH T32 pre- and postdoctoral training grants and a Center of Excellence for Opioid and Cocaine Addiction.

By combining advanced neuromodulation technologies with rigorous academic training and high-performance computational resources, Neuro-X Lab advances the understanding and treatment of complex neuropsychiatric disorders in Charleston.

Neuro-X Lab sits on Doughty St in Charleston, SC, just steps from the Charleston Medical District's Greenway and a short walk from Roper Hospital and the Medical University of SC.

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