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Ethan Devara is a rising leader in the field of neuromodulation, whose work is redefining the surgical treatment of severe psychiatric disorders. His research centers on the circuit-level pathophysiology of conditions like treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (trOCD), with a particular focus on refining deep brain stimulation (DBS) and stereo-EEG-guided network modulation. Devara’s major contributions include pioneering surgical considerations for DBS in psychiatric populations and developing innovative current-steering strategies to attenuate side effects, such as those seen in DBS of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis for OCD. His most-cited work, a 2023 study on stereo-EEG-guided network modulation for psychiatric disorders, has already garnered 10 citations, signaling its impact on the field. Additionally, his 2023 paper on side-effect mitigation in OCD DBS (4 citations) demonstrates a commitment to improving patient outcomes through precise, personalized stimulation. Devara’s work bridges the gap between neurosurgery and psychiatry, offering hope for patients with refractory conditions. His achievements highlight a promising career dedicated to translating circuit-level insights into safer, more effective clinical interventions.