Sonia Dollfus

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Sonia Dollfus is a leading French psychiatrist and neuroscientist whose research focuses on the neurobiology and treatment of schizophrenia, with a particular emphasis on auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH). Her major contributions center on evaluating and advancing brain stimulation techniques—both noninvasive and invasive—as therapeutic interventions for treatment-resistant AVH. Through systematic reviews and clinical studies, Dollfus has helped clarify the efficacy of methods such as transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation, offering new hope for patients who do not respond to medication. Her 2019 review, "Auditory verbal hallucinations in schizophrenia: current perspectives in brain stimulation treatments," has garnered over 30 citations, underscoring its influence in shaping current clinical approaches. Affiliated with Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, and the CHU de Caen, she leads the ISTS research unit (EA 7466) and is a key figure at the GIP Cyceron neuroimaging platform. Dollfus’s work bridges psychiatry and neuroscience, providing evidence-based pathways to alleviate one of schizophrenia’s most distressing symptoms. Her ongoing research continues to refine stimulation protocols and explore biomarkers, solidifying her reputation as a pioneer in translational psychiatric treatment.