Assessments of cortical responses to non-invasive brain stimulation

The proposed research project will aim to measure the reliability of changes in brain activity induced by repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). rTMS is a non-invasive therapy that has been used to evoke changes in local and network-level brain activity in various clinical populations, including stroke and depression. The proposed project will test rTMS effectiveness and reproducibility using both neurophysiological (electroencephalography) as well as functional/behavioural outcomes. Different rTMS protocols will be tested to determine those that are most effective and reliable. Ultimately, by assessing the intra-individual variability of various rTMS protocols, this research will help improve clinical use of rTMS, making it more targeted to each individual.

Faculty Supervisor:

Chris McNeil

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Partner:

Harvard University

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

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