Fundamentals of Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) and Controllable Pulse Parameter Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (cTMS)
Delegate rate: Free
14 December 2023, 09:00
Join us for this two-part workshop for an intensive exploration of TUS for neuromodulation and novel TMS methodologies offered by new controllable pulse parameter devices (cTMS).
In this comprehensive half-day course, you will:
- Delve into the foundational principles, neurophysiology, and biomechanics of TUS techniques.
- Learn about safety considerations for both animal and human applications.
- Investigate various stimulation protocols and their effects on brain activity, while also mastering experimental design strategies to address potential confounds.
- Deepen your knowledge of plasticity, state dependency, and their implications for brain changes induced by TUS.
- Examine innovative TMS techniques made possible by cutting-edge devices that offer enhanced control of stimulus parameters like stimulus waveform and frequency during single, paired pulse, and repetitive stimulation.
- Explore how these advances hold promise for enhancing the effectiveness and consistency of TMS as a means of assessing and interacting with brain function.
Your workshop leaders include Professor Robert Chen (University Health Network, Toronto, Canada) and Dr Ricci Hannah (King’s College London, UK