The workshop is focussed on non-invasive human brain stimulation techniques, specifically, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial electrical stimulation (TES). The instructors will provide a basic introduction to these versatile methods and how they can be used to investigate the causal links between brain and behaviour in many contexts. The workshop aims to be very practical, including hands-on demonstrations of the methods, and open discussions where you can share ideas and ask any questions you have. The full schedule can be found below.
No previous experience with brain stimulation techniques is required to attend, lunch is provided, and the workshop is open to Cardiff University postgraduates and staff from PSYCH, MEDIC, BIOSI & HCARE schools.
| ------------- |------------------------------------------------ | | 08:45 | Registration opens | | 09:15 - 09:30 | Tea/Coffee | | 09.30 - 09.40 | Welcome (CC) | | 09.40 - 10.30 | Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (DM/SE) | | 10.30 - 10.40 | Tea/Coffee | | 10.40 - 11.30 | Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (CC/AP) | | 11.30 - 12.15 | Open Discussion | | 12.15 - 13.00 | Lunch (provided) | | 13.00 - 13.30 | Lab tour (AP) | | 13.30 - 14.30 | TMS Practical Group A / TES Practical Group B | | 14.30 - 15.30 | TMS Practical Group B / TES Practical Group A | | 15.30 - 15.40 | Tea/Coffee | | 15.40 - 16.30 | Open Discussion, Future Directions and Close |
The workshop will take place at CUBRIC, seminar room 2 (top floor). Please report to CUBRIC reception and sign in when you arrive. Workshop registration is separate from signing in to CUBRIC and will begin at 8:45AM outside seminar room 2. The introductory lecture will begin at 9:30AM. See here for a campus map.
Cardiff University Brain Imaging Research Centre (CUBRIC), Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ
There are no attendance fees, but places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
- TES Introduction - Dave McGonigle (To be added shortly)
- TES Study Design - Sophie Esterer
- TMS Introduction - Chris Chambers
- TMS Methods (and More) - Adam Partridge
- Open Discussion and Wrap-up slides
For any questions regarding the workshop, please contact Adam Partridge.