Repetitive TMS in brain injury: Changes in neuronal activation, cognitive performance and protein biomarkers
Morning tea will be provided after the seminar with the opportunity for Early Career Researchers to attend a mentoring session with the guest speaker.
SEMINAR OVERVIEW
Many returning OEF/OIF Veterans with concussion histories report cognitive problems that may last for months or even years. Co-morbid conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression may prolong the symptoms of TBI resulting in lowered attention, processing speed, learning and memory. This study evaluated the efficacy of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) as a promising therapeutic treatment for executive function (EF) deficits seen in mild to moderate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Veterans.
ABOUT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MAHEEN ADAMSON
Dr Maheen Adamson is the senior scientific research director for DVBIC at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. She is also the clinical associate professor of neurosurgery and psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine.
About UQCCR Seminar Series
UQCCR Seminar Series
The UQ Centre of Clinical Research (UQCCR) Seminars are held fortnightly on Wednesdays from 12 pm - 1 pm (except during school holidays) currently on Zoom. The series features topics in multiple research fields, presented by invited international, interstate and local researchers.