Anna Iino (D1), Department of Bioengineering, received First Prize, URSI-JRSM 2026 Student Paper Competition

On 3rd March 2026, Anna Iino (D1), Department of Bioengineering, received First Prize, URSI-JRSM 2026 Student Paper Competition.

First Prize , URSI-JRSM 2026 Student Paper Competition

At the URSI-Japan Radio Science Meeting, three finalists were selected based on the evaluation of a four-page extended abstract and a poster presentation. The finalists then delivered 20-minute presentations, after which the First Prize was awarded.

About awarded research
In the study titled “Development of an Energy-Efficient Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Coil for Home-Based Treatment” (Anna Iino, (Univ. Tokyo), Masaki Sekino, (Univ. Tokyo)), we reported the development of an energy-efficient transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) coil designed for home-based use.
In recent years, transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy has attracted attention as a non-invasive treatment for psychiatric disorders such as depression. However, conventional TMS systems are large and consume significant power, and are therefore primarily used in medical institutions. In this study, we investigated a coil design that improves stimulation efficiency while reducing energy consumption, aiming to enable home-based treatment.
Through electromagnetic field simulations using a prototype coil, we proposed a design capable of inducing electric fields in the brain more efficiently compared with conventional structures, and confirmed an improvement in energy efficiency. In future work, we plan to conduct validation experiments with healthy participants and further miniaturize the system, with the goal of realizing a safe TMS system that can be used at home.

Your impression & future plan
Through this presentation, I had the opportunity to discuss my research with experts from a wide range of fields, which was both stimulating and a valuable experience. I am truly honored to have received this award.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Professor Sekino for his continuous guidance, as well as to the members of our laboratory and our collaborators for their support. Moving forward, I hope to further advance the development of the home-use transcranial magnetic stimulation coil proposed in this research and work toward implementing it as a medical technology that can be used in real-world clinical and home settings.

First Prize , URSI-JRSM 2026 Student Paper Competition