Thilinie Rajapakse
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Dr. Thilinie Rajapakse is a leading researcher in pediatric neurology and non-invasive brain stimulation, whose work has fundamentally advanced the safe application of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in children. Her most impactful contribution, the landmark 2019 study "Safety and tolerability of transcranial magnetic and direct current stimulation in children: Prospective single center evidence from 3.5 million stimulations," has garnered 163 citations and provides the largest safety dataset to date, establishing critical benchmarks for pediatric neurostimulation protocols. By demonstrating that these techniques are well-tolerated in developing brains, Dr. Rajapakse has opened new avenues for investigating and treating neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, ADHD, and epilepsy. Her rigorous prospective work, involving millions of stimulation sessions, has become essential reading for clinicians and researchers, directly shaping ethical guidelines and clinical trial designs worldwide. Through her dedication to evidence-based safety, Dr. Rajapakse continues to empower the next generation of neuroscientists to explore brain plasticity and therapeutic interventions in pediatric populations with confidence.
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