Threshold Tracking vs. Fixed Intensity TMS: An Update

This Brainbox Initiative webinar provides an updated discussion on the comparison of fixed intensity and threshold tracking approaches to paired pulse TMS (ppTMS). This includes a comparison of practical and methodological pros and cons of both methods and an overview of recent studies illustrating their similarities and differences. Speaker: Dr Róisín Mc Mackin Dr Mc Mackin undertook her PhD in Clinical Medicine at Trinity College Dublin, using EEG and TMS to study cortical network malfunction in motor neurone disease. She subsequently undertook postdoctoral work expanding this work to see if EEG and TMS-based measures can be used as motor neurone disease biomarkers. Dr Mc Mackin is now an Assistant Professor in the Discipline of Physiology at Trinity College Dublin, where her team continue to research how we can sensitively, economically and non-invasively measure normal and impaired brain activity using electrophysiological methods. Róisín is particularly focused on undertaking research which is clinically translatable, which can lead to more accurate detection, prediction and treatment of diseases. ____________________________________________________________ Launched in 2020, the Brainbox Initiative Webinar Series is a free resource designed to stimulate the ongoing discussion and promotion of the fascinating work being carried out in the field of non-invasive brain stimulation and imaging research. Our webinars are hosted by a global range of guest speakers from academia and industry alike to provide a broad, accessible, and engaging series of talks and discussions that is open to everyone. We will continue to add further webinars to this series over time, so make sure to check back our YouTube channel to ensure that you don’t miss any talks. Visit our website to learn more about our annual Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation conference, workshops, and range of awards: https://brainbox-initiative.com