Projects
Can non-invasive brain stimulation enhance neuroplasticity mediated by brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the healthy and injured brain: a new therapeutic tool for improving recovery after stroke? Hasselt University
The Superior Temporal Sulcus in the Developing Brain of Autism People: Research into the maturation of STS neural connections and the possibilities of non-invasive brain stimulation to improve STS connectivity. KU Leuven
To date, autism is known as a lifelong disorder with extensive implications on social and communicative domains for which no effective pharmacological or biomedical treatment exist. In terms of pharmacological interventions, initial promising results are emerging for intranasal administration of oxytocin that promotes social functioning. Also strong therapeutic potential is anticipated for applying noninvasive brain stimulation over key brain ...
Optimizing non-invasive brain stimulation to improve interlimb coordination in older adults by individualizing parameters. Hasselt University
Non-invasive combined electrical and acoustical deep brain stimulation Ghent University
In state-of-the-art deep brain stimulation electrodes are surgically implanted in the brain of the
patient. These electrodes will then electromagnetically stimulate the surrounding neural tissue.
The goal of this procedure is to reduce symptoms in patients suffering from movement and
neuropsychiatric disorders, e.g. Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, chronic pain, ...
However, the main disadvantage of this type of ...
Neural networks underlying implicit motor sequence learning in Parkinson's disease: effects of non-invasive brain stimulation Vrije Universiteit Brussel
perform motor skills in a specific sequential order. This type of
learning, which is essential for daily life activities, is impaired in
individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). In PD, basal ganglia
dysfunction leads to alterations in the brain activity in the cerebellum,
making it a prime neural model to study the contributions of the basal ...
Boosting motor learning-related neuroplasticity in healthy older adults with non-invasive brain stimulation. KU Leuven
A substantial impediment to healthy living in older adults is the compromised functioning of the motor system, and the neuroplastic processes underlying the learning of movement skills in particular. A promising avenue to boost motor-related neuroplasticity in older individuals is noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS); however, remarkably little is known with respect to the neural correlates of this intervention. Accordingly, the overarching ...
Non-invasive Low-intensity electro-acoustic stimulation deep into the brains. Ghent University
This project explores non-invasive brain stimulation by combining low-intense electromagnetic fields, where focused ultrasound induces threshold exceedances leading to either excitation or inhibition of neural activity. Experience will be built up with detailed numerical acoustic and electromagnetic wave propagation in brain tissue, including the bio-electromagnetic response. Finally, this methodology will be applied to head models, healthy ...
odulating memory consolidation with non-invasive brain stimulation: a multimodal neuroimaging investigation . KU Leuven
Motor memory is the capacity that allows the development of skills that are essential for daily life activities such as typing on a keyboard or playing an instrument. During the initial motor sequence learning (MSL) phase, performance improves quickly with repeated practice. This process is supported by at least two brain networks, i.e., the hippocampo- and striato-cortical networks. Interestingly, it has been shown that brain responses in ...
Investigating the potential of non-invasive cranial nerve stimulation to improve epilepsy and cognition. Ghent University
Epilepsy, one of the world’ most prevalent chronic brain disorders, remains poorly controlled for
an estimated 30% of patients, despite optimal medical treatment. Neurostimulation represents a
therapeutic alternative and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an accepted invasive therapy with
additional positive effects on mood disorders and cognitive functioning in epilepsy patients.
Transcutaneous ...