Fortunato Battaglia, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Medical Sciences and Neurology at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Dr. Battaglia earned his medical degree from the University of Messina, Italy. He completed a residency in neurology at the University of Messina and a fellowship at the National Institute of Health (NINDS). Dr. Battaglia’s clinical and research interests include developing plasticity-based interventions for neuropsychiatric diseases, especially for patients with treatment-resistant depression, and neurodegenerative diseases. He has expertise in clinical neurophysiology and brain stimulation techniques including transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation. A primary aim of his translational research program is to investigate cortical plastic changes in motor, cognitive, and emotional circuits and to use this information to understand the pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric diseases better and to further optimize treatment effectiveness, with a particular emphasis on brain stimulation therapies and integrative medicine. In addition, has developed an international medical education research line focusing on investigating predictors of mental health and academic outcomes ,which allows medical students to participate in mentored medical research. Under this mentorship mode,l trainees develop skills, pursue their neuroscience research interests and enhance their education beyond the core curriculum.