Sandra Antochi, MD, FRCPC

Ruxandra (Sandra) Antochi, Hon. B. Sc., M.D., F.R.C.P.C.

Director, Interventional Psychiatry Fellowship 
Education and Program Development Lead (Interim), Neuromodulation Research Clinic  
Physician Scientist 
Staff Psychiatrist, Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic and Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) Team 

Affiliations 

• Clinician Investigator, Neuroscience, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute at the Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa
• Research collaborator at The Ottawa Hospital Eating Disorders Program
• Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa

Research Focus 

Primary research focus in rTMS as part of The Royal’s neuromodulation research team, looking at using rTMS for treatment-resistant depression and other related mental health conditions, such as PTSD and eating disorders. 

A Point of Pride  

Launching of the Interventional Psychiatry Program Fellowship during the academic year 2025-2026 and recruitment of two fellows: Dr. Dominika Fus, graduate of the University of Ottawa and Dr. Asma Almatrafi, Saudi Fellow currently completing one-year fellowship in eating disorders at University of Ottawa. 

How I am Working to Make a Difference for Those Living with Mental Illness 

Neuromodulation cutting-edge research and treatment can make a significant impact in the lives of people suffering from treatment-resistant depression and other related conditions by modifying the brain circuitry with minimally invasive alternative therapies.