Brain Imaging and TMS Lab
Brain Imaging and TMS Laboratory — University of Arizona
What we study
The Brain Imaging and TMS Laboratory studies how the aging brain can be supported and strengthened. Our work centers on mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive aging, integrating transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electroencephalography (EEG), behavioral measures, AD plasma biomarkers, and the gut microbiome. Our three primary objectives:
Image-guided TMS protocols
Developing therapeutic TMS protocols guided by individual neuroimaging to enhance memory.
Causal brain dynamics
Investigating causal relationships between brain, behavior, and region-to-region interactions.
TMS-derived biomarkers
Exploring TMS-derived and imaging-based biomarkers for early diagnosis and treatment response prediction.
Research themes
Memory & cognition enhancement
Using neuroimaging and individualized targeting, we are developing image-guided TMS protocols to enhance memory in older adults and those at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Plasticity & brain health
TMS probes of cortical excitability and plasticity reveal early biomarkers of cognitive decline and brain health across the aging spectrum.
Precision neuromodulation
We combine neuronavigation, white-matter-tract guidance, electric-field modeling, and accelerated protocols to advance TMS toward precision and eventually closed-loop stimulation.
Join us
Participate in a study
We have active studies recruiting adults aged 18–85. Compensation provided.
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Graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduates: we are looking for motivated researchers.
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TMS Laboratory — 1230 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719.
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