In this course, we introduce transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial electric stimulation (TES) to those who are new to the field of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS). We will explain what both TMS and TES can be used for, in the context of biomedical and research applications, using example studies. Additionally, we provide a brief history of both techniques and illustrate how the interaction between electromagnetic fields and neurons is the fundament of these techniques.
TES & TMS – sneak peek
Course Features
Introduction to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Transcranial Electric Stimulation (TES) in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS)
Explanation of applications of TMS and TES in biomedical and research contexts, with examples from studies.
Brief history of TUS technique.
Illustration of the fundamental interaction between electromagnetic fields and neurons underlying TMS and TES.
Lessons of this Course
1
1
Duration:
Speaker:
Overview of transcranial electric stimulation (tES): The basic principles of tES application including anodal versus cathodal stimulation are introduced, followed by a brief description of the various tES approaches, effects and applications. The goal of this lecture is to provide an introduction for students with no previous knowledge or experience of tES.
At the end of this lecture, students will be able to briefly summarize the basic principles, approaches, effects and applications of tES.
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2
Duration:
23:18
Speaker:
Overview of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS): The concepts of magnetic fields and electric currents are introduced, followed by a brief description of the various TMS approaches, effects and applications. The goal of this lecture is to provide an introduction for an audience with no previous knowledge or experience of TMS.
At the end of this lecture, students will be able to briefly summarize the basic principles, approaches, effects and applications of TMS.
3
3
Duration:
11:52
Speaker:
Overview of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS): The concepts of magnetic fields and electric currents are introduced, followed by a brief description of the various TMS approaches, effects and applications. The goal of this lecture is to provide an introduction for an audience with no previous knowledge or experience of TMS.
At the end of this lecture, students will be able to briefly summarize the basic principles, approaches, effects and applications of TMS.
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4
Duration:
20:37
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NIBS can have a variety of effects and can therefore be used for many different basic science and clinical applications. One way to tune the effects is to modify the application protocols. The goal of this lecture is to introduce students to online and offline approaches, and the different types of TMS protocols and their effects.
At the end of this lecture, students will be able to distinguish between online and offline effects of TMS, and describe some protocols that are commonly used to elicit these effects
