Eric Tirrell

About Eric Tirrell

Mr. Eric Tirrell completed his undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Rhode Island. He is the TMS and Neuromodulation Research Operations Manager of Butler Hospital’s TMS Clinic and has been providing TMS treatment for major depressive disorder for over 6 years. He has extensive experience with all aspects of TMS clinical care and he is well versed in operating Neurostar, Magstim, Nexstim, MagnMore, Magventure, and other investigational TMS device systems using a variety of TMS protocols and stimulation parameters. In addition, he works with a number of Brown University-based faculty and with project leaders and research staff in Butler’s Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) for Neuromodulation to incorporate noninvasive brain stimulation techniques into their clinical research. He has had extensive training in the collection of physiological data and brain imaging for biomarker development and investigating brain network function and connectivity. His goals are to help develop optimized individual neuromodulation approaches for depression and to ultimately use TMS as a treatment modality for a wide range of conditions and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Experience

1. Director of Brain Research and Interventional Neurotherapeutics (Brain) Program

   Butler

   Sep 2025 — Present · RI, US

   This program focuses on advancing the science and clinical delivery of interventional psychiatry treatments including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Esketamine (Spravato), PRISM neurofeedback, self-neuromodulation and more for individuals with neuropsychiatric disorders.Our team also explores new technologies through clinical trials and engages in research aimed at better understanding treatment response, optimizing clinical outcomes, and advancing more personalized approaches to care. 🧠

Education

• University of Rhode Island

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

  2008 — 2013

Skills

• Intuition
• Psychology