CRANIA Neuromodulation Institute Presents: In-person workshop on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Developed in conjunction with researchers from U of T and The Centre for Addition and Mental Health (CAMH), this workshop introduces participants to the basic principles and applications of TMS in a clinical environment. The interactive workshop will consist of academic lectures and intensive hands-on sessions with a small group-size and is designed for graduate trainees and post-docs interested in incorporating TMS into their cognitive neuroscience research.
Instructors:
Dr.Christoph Zrenner (Clinician Scientist, CAMH)
Dr.John Griffiths (Neuroscientist, CAMH)
Session overview
Session 1:
June 12th, Monday, 2:00-5:00 pm
Theory - Fundamentals & Applications of TMS
- An introduction to the basic principles and physiology of transcranial magnetic stimulation,
- Clinical application of various types of transcranial magnetic stimulation in example studies
Session 2:
June 13th, Tuesday, 2:00-5:00 pm
- Interactive, practical demonstrations of TMS protocols
- Considerations for TMS study designs, supplemented with group discussions
Session 3:
June 14th, Wednesday, 2:00-5:00 pm
- Data analysis
- Participants are required to bring their own laptops with MATLAB installed. If you don’t have access to MATLAB, please contact the instructor (christoph.zrenner@utoronto.ca) in advance, so that alternative arrangements can be made.
To attend, please register by May 31, 2023. Attendance is limited, so please ensure you are available to attend on all 3 days before signing up.