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