The mbn study was developed by neuroimaging and TMS experts at York University, in consultation with our collaborator at Harvard University.  

We are currently recruiting right-handed participants between 18-35 for the final phase of data collection beginning in early 2026.

Participants in the MBN study complete up to three neuroimaging sessions.  We are primarily interested in studying the brain at rest.  In some sessions, you will be asked to complete tasks (e.g., press a button when you see a face), but most of the time you will be asked to lie still, with your eyes open, thinking about whatever you want.  

Brain stimulation (AKA transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS) is a noninvasive way to excite or inhibit neural activity in the brain.  TMS causes temporary disruptions in neural patterns and only has lasting effects if applied repeatedly.  For example, TMS is approved by Health Canada to treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), but must be administered daily for several weeks to have a lasting effect.

You will be asked to complete a series of cognitive tests on an iPad.  Some tasks will ask you to recall previous information or respond to a stimulus as quickly as possible.  You will not receive your individual scores.