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Undergraduate Student Beatrice Proulx presenting at the International Neurostimulation Society Congress in Lisbon, Portugal

Beatrice Proulx chose to pursue her undergraduate studies at Bishop’s University with the goal of strengthening her English proficiency, particularly to engage more effectively with scientific literature. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Beyond her goal of strengthening her English skills, her attachment to the campus community was a determining factor in her decision to leave Trois-Rivières for her studies. From her first visit at BU, she was struck by the beauty and atmosphere of the university grounds. She considers it a privilege to have access to the welcoming library, inviting café and study spaces, the modern sports complex, and the historic buildings distinguished by their remarkable architecture. She particularly values practising mindfulness while walking through the quad. After changing programs several times during Cégep, Bishop’s liberal education system offered the intellectual flexibility and breadth that aligned with her curiosity and evolving academic interests.

In May 2026, she will attend the International Neurostimulation Society Congress in Lisbon, Portugal (https://ins-congress.com/), where she will present her research. Initially submitted as a poster abstract, her work was subsequently selected for a 10-minute oral presentation.

The project she will present focuses on non-invasive brain stimulation, specifically transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), conducted in her laboratory last summer. She works under the supervision of Professor Jean-François Lepage at CHUS Fleurimont, with valuable collaboration from Professor Samantha Côté, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Bishop’s Univeristy and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences at the UdeS. The study explored TMS pulse parameters within an intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) protocol, with the aim of optimizing treatment approaches for individuals with treatment-resistant depression. The team observed promising cortical excitability effects using a biphasic pulse configuration; however, further statistical refinement is ongoing.

Following the completion of her undergraduate degree at Bishop’s University, Beatrice intends to pursue a master’s degree in physiology at Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS), with the longer-term objective of applying to a Ph.D. or D.Psy. program in neuropsychology.

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Joannie St-Germain B.Sc. ’16, M.Sc. (she/her/elle)
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