Dr. Zanos, served as moderator for the invited symposium session titled “Non-Invasive Neuromodulation: Current State and Future Directions” at the 15th International Conference of the Center for Applied Neuroscience, held at the University of Cyprus.

The session featured international speakers who are leading experts in the field of neuromodulation and brain stimulation:

• Professor Alexander T. Sack (Maastricht University) presented “Home-Based Brain Stimulation: Bridging Cognitive Research and Clinical Therapies”.
• Dr. Jelena Trajkovic (Maastricht University) presented “Network-Based Neuromodulation”.
• Professor Chris Baeken (Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Ghent University) presented “Accelerated rTMS Protocols in Psychiatric Clinical Research”.
• Dr. Stefanie De Smet (Ghent Experimental Psychiatry Lab) presented “Brain-State Dependence of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation: Insights and Clinical Implications”.

The symposium provided a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge approaches in non-invasive brain stimulation, covering topics from cognitive neuroscience applications to psychiatric therapeutic interventions. The session facilitated important discussions on the future directions of neuromodulation research and its clinical translation.

Following the presentations, Dr. Zanos moderated an engaging panel discussion with all speakers, addressing questions from the audience and fostering dialogue on this rapidly evolving field.