Applications of rTMS and TMS-EEG in clinical and research settings

Aalborg University, Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology

This PhD course offers a comprehensive overview of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and combined TMS-electroencephalography (TMS-EEG) in both clinical and research settings. It covers the fundamental physiological principles underlying TMS-induced brain modulation and how EEG can be used to capture and interpret these effects. The course includes hands-on training in administering rTMS and in collecting and analyzing TMS-EEG data. Students will explore current and emerging clinical applications of rTMS, from psychiatric treatment to neurorehabilitation, and acquire state-of-the-art research methodologies for investigating brain function using TMS-EEG. Emphasis is placed on understanding how rTMS induces neuroplastic changes, interpreting TMS-evoked EEG responses in experimental contexts, and integrating multidisciplinary perspectives to translate these techniques into practice.

Core topics

• Biophysical and physiological mechanisms of TMS-induced cortical modulation
• Methodologies for TMS-EEG acquisition and analysis
• Principles and interpretation of TMS-evoked motor evoked potentials (MEPs) and EEG potentials (TEPs)
• Functional connectivity and cortical reactivity assessment using TMS-EEG
• Translational uses of TMS-EEG in diagnostics and biomarker development
• Evidence-based applications of rTMS in depression, chronic pain, stroke rehab, and cognitive disorders.
• Personalized neuromodulation protocols and safety standards

For additional information, updates, and registration, please refer to AAU PhDMoodle via. the link provided.

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