Faculty
Health Sciences
Supervisor Name
Dr. Phivos Phylactou and Dr Siobhan Schabrun
Keywords
Homeostatic Metaplasticity
Description
This poster introduces the concept of homeostatic plasticity and explores non-invasive brain stimulation techniques like repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), theta burst stimulation (TBS), and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). These techniques adjust brain activity, either increasing or decreasing neuronal excitability, which may help in treating conditions such as depression, chronic pain, and neurodegenerative disorders. The poster also highlights ongoing research to determine the optimal way to induce homeostatic plasticity in humans, aiming to balance brain activity for better therapeutic outcomes.
Acknowledgements
I would like to thank the scholarship programs at Western University for funding this research, as well as my supervisors, whose guidance and support were invaluable throughout this project
Document Type
Poster
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What techniques can be used to induce Homeostatic Plasticity in humans
This poster introduces the concept of homeostatic plasticity and explores non-invasive brain stimulation techniques like repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), theta burst stimulation (TBS), and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). These techniques adjust brain activity, either increasing or decreasing neuronal excitability, which may help in treating conditions such as depression, chronic pain, and neurodegenerative disorders. The poster also highlights ongoing research to determine the optimal way to induce homeostatic plasticity in humans, aiming to balance brain activity for better therapeutic outcomes.