Day 1 - TMS Workshop
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Principles of TMS
- This will be an introductory lecture.
- How does TMS work?
- What are the physics behind a TMS device?
- What are the different coil types, and how do they differ?
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Mechanisms of TMS
- This will focus on how TMS affects the brain.
- How do we measure the behavioral effects of TMS?
- What are motor evoked principles?
- What are the different patterns of stimulation?
- How do they change the state of the brain?
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM - Safety concerns
- What are some risks of TMS?
- What are some side effects of TMS?
- How do we minimize the side effects?
- How do we mitigate the risks?
- How do we navigate the regulations surrounding the application of TMS in the lab and in the clinic?
12:00 AM - 13:00 PM - Lunch
13:00 PM - 16:00 PM - Hands-on: Motor threshold
- This session will offer attendees a chance to use the TMS device.
- We will cover basic subject preparation.
- Everyone will get a chance to find a participant’s motor threshold.
16:00 PM - 17:00 PM - Welcome Reception