Leadership
Kelvin O. Lim, MD
Laboratory Director
Dr. Kelvin O. Lim is the founding director of the NNL. Dr. Lim's research interest is in the use of neuroimaging approaches to identify circuit abnormalities in brain disorders such as schizophrenia, traumatic brain injury and addiction and then to use these circuits as treatment targets for noninvasive neuromodulation interventions. Learn more about Dr. Lim here.
Christine Conelea, PhD
MIDB Neuromodulation Program Director
Dr. Christine Conelea is the MIDB Neuromodulation Program Director, who oversees all studies that utilize the NNL and provides expertise on study interventions. Her research and clinical expertise is in the area of neurodevelopmental disorders, with an emphasis on Tourette Syndrome, obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders, and anxiety disorders. She has a particular interest in studying the use of neuromodulation to augment evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapies. Learn more about Dr. Conelea here.
Staff
Alana Lieske
Laboratory Manager
Alana earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2017, and joined the NNL in 2018. Her research interests center around the use of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) as a treatment method for neurological and psychiatric conditions, as well as making NIBS procedures more comfortable for kids and adults. She enjoys teaching families, students, and researchers about NIBS to raise awareness and encourage additional research. Alana's favorite brain stimulation technique is single-pulse TMS to the motor cortex, because observing the muscle responses is so exciting! When she's not in the lab, Alana enjoys cats, mountain biking, and digging in her garden.
Mia Kellman
Research Professional
Mia graduated from the University of Minnesota in the spring of 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and joined the NNL as the primary neuromodulation technician in 2022. Mia is interested in novel interventions for a variety of different conditions, including OCD, depression, and traumatic brain injuries. She plans to apply to medical school in the summer of 2024, and hopes to stay in the midwest because winter is her favorite season! Mia also loves to bake, cross-stitch, and walk around the many beautiful lakes in Minneapolis in her free time. Her favorite type of NIBS is TMS!
Consultation
Mo Chen, PhD
Technical Consultant
Dr. Mo Chen earned his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Zhejiang University in 2012, and served as the founding manager of the NNL from 2014 until 2022. Mo played a huge role in the development of the NNL and the technologies we use. He now acts as a technical consultant to offer expert guidance on projects in the labs. Outside of work, Mo likes to play badminton and spend time with his family. Learn more about Dr. Chen here.