Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) provides a non-invasive method to stimulate the brain and modulate brain functions by generating a brief magnetic pulse with field strengths up to several Tesla from a stimulating coil. When the coil is placed over the head of a subject, the magnetic field will pass through the scalp, cranial bone, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid layer and is able to induce an electric field sufficient to depolarize superficial axons and to activate neural networks in the brain cortex.
Specifications:
• Maximum repetition rate: 100pps
• Pulse modes: standard, Dual/Twin, Theta burst, Power Mode
• Waveforms: Biphasic, Monophasic, Half-sine
• Current Direction: Normal/Reverse
• Motor evoked potential (MEP) monitor provided
• Coils: Cool-40 Rat Coil
Applications:
• Translational research focuses on understanding human neurological and psychiatric disorders.
• Studies involve examining neuronal connectivity, synaptic plasticity, cortical organization, and molecular mechanisms related to TMS efficacy.
• TMS is utilized in animal models, including rats, mice, to assess therapeutic potential and advance TMS techniques and tools.
Location: ST108
Charging rate:
PolyU Users (per session): $80
External Users (UGC-funded) (per session): $160
Other External Users (per session): $400
To use, please go to the URFMS
Equipment in-charge: Dr. Eva YU
