Current Topics in Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Workshop Archive

Instructor demonstrates transcranial magnetic stimulation coil to workshop attendees

Video Archive

The National Center of Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation offered this free workshop, Current Topics in Transcranial Electrical Stimulation, on June 1 and 2, 2022, both in-person on the campus of Medical University of South Carolina and remotely via Zoom.

We are pleased to present this archive of recorded presentations from the workshop!

Objectives

The purpose of this workshop is to:

  • Develop a working knowledge of the physics behind tDCS and tACS
  • Develop a working knowledge of the influence of electrode placement on brain activity
  • Understand the mechanisms of action for tES to determine which modality is most appropriate for research questions/goals
  • Understand current clinical application and limitations of tES
  • Become familiar with current evidence for the use of e-field modeling for dosage considerations
  • Acquire essential skills on the use of various tDCS devices

Basic Principles and Methodology for TES in Healthy Individuals (Day 1)


Welcome to NC NM4R & Historical Perspective of NM4R decorative graphic
Steve Kautz, Ph.D. Principal Investigator, NC NM4R, Medical University of South Carolina

Fundamental Physics and Principles of tES (video pending)
Jordan Hopkins, Medical University of South Carolina
Mark George, M.D., Medical University of South Carolina

Neuroplasticity and Underlying Mechanisms of tDCS decorative graphic
John Kindred, Ph.D., Ralph H. Johnson VAMC
 
Mechanisms of Action of tACS decorative graphic
Kirstin-Friederike Heise, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina

Introduction to NC NM4R Pilot Program decorative graphic
Heather Boger, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina, Co-Lead, NC NM4R Pilot Program

Hands-on Training: A Primer on Common tES Devices decorative graphic
 Kirstin-Friederike Heise, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
John Kindred, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina

Keynote Presentation – tES Technology: A Difference to Be a Difference, Must Make a Difference decorative graphic
Marom Bikson, Ph.D., The City College of New York of CUNY

Clinical Applications and Considerations for Healthy and Patient Populations (Day 2)

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Post-Stroke Motor Recovery decorative graphic
Wayne Feng, M.D., Duke University School of Medicine 

Varying Clinical/Scientific Settings of Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Application (video pending)
Giuseppina Pilloni, Ph.D., NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Preconditioning Using tDCS in Clinical Trials + TRANSPORT2 Experience decorative graphic
Pratik Chhatbar, M.D., Ph.D, Duke University School of Medicine

Developing tES Interventions decorative graphic
Justin Riddle, Ph.D., Carolina Center for Neurostimulation, University of North Carolina

Theoretical Underpinnings of Electrical Field Modelling decorative graphic
Gozde Unal, Ph.D., The City College of New York of CUNY

Electrical Field Modeling: Conceptual Synthesis, Key Points, And Hands-on Training decorative graphic
Kevin Caulfield, Medical University of South Carolina
Kirstin-Friederike Heise, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina

Expert Panel Discussion – Increasing Rigor of Studies Using tES decorative graphic
Moderator: Kirstin-Friederike Heise, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Marom Bikson, Ph.D. The City College of New York of CUNY
Mark George, M.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Wayne Feng, M.D., Duke University School of Medicine
Maria Nurminskaya Ph.D., National Institutes of Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research
Sahana Kukke, Ph.D., National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke