Webinar: Opening the black box to the brain
using TMS-fMRI
Concurrent TMS-fMRI is a technique that combines non-invasive brain stimulation with real-time brain activity imaging. It is a technique that opens up unprecedented insights into the brain’s mechanisms in both normal functioning and affective or mental disorders.
This engaging webinar featuring Dr. Eva Feredoes, Visiting Scholar at Stanford University and Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Reading, who shares her expertise in this transformative field of concurrent TMS-fMRI.
Dr. Eva Feredoes
Dr. Feredoes research has significantly contributed to understanding the neural mechanisms underlying working memory and cognitive control. By employing concurrent TMS-fMRI, Dr. Feredoes has provided valuable insights into how different brain regions interact during cognitive tasks, enhancing our comprehension of brain function in both healthy individuals and those with affective and mental disorders.
Key outcomes
- Overview of early fundamental studies showing the impact of TMS on the BOLD response.
- Current findings and advancements using concurrent TMS-fMRI.
- The importance of continued investment in this technology.
- Addressing the technical and theoretical challenges of the field.
- Insights into the exciting future of TMS-fMRI research
The session was hosted by Dr. Claus Mathiesen, Medical Application Scientist at MagVenture, who concluded with an interactive Q&A.
TMS-fMRI community, clinical researchers and psychiatrists interested in the fundamentals.
If you are interested in attending the 3rd International Concurrent TMS-fMRI Workshop hosted by Eva and the team register here.
Speaker Profiles
Dr Eva Feredoes, Stanford University Visiting Scholar, University of Reading, UK
Stanford University Visiting Scholar and Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Reading. Eva provides expertise on the neural bases of higher-order cognition, employing advanced techniques such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and concurrent TMS-fMRI. She is the Lead for Neurostimulation at the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN), and spearheads innovative neuromodulation research. She co-organized the First International Concurrent TMS-fMRI Workshop, which convened leading researchers to share the latest developments, address challenges, and promote the technique’s broader adoption.
Dr. Claus Mathiesen, Medical Application Scientist, MagVenture
Claus has been a part of the MagVenture family for nearly a decade and has background in brain imaging, neuro-physiology, and pharmacology academic endeavor. Prior to joining MagVenture, Claus has worked in roles including Senior Scientist, Post doc Fellow, Medical University of Copenhagen, Department Head for in vivo Physiology, Pharma-Biotech, and was a Research Scientist in vivo Electrophysiology Pharma-Biotech.
