Zap My Brain: discover brain stimulation
Media coverage of brain stimulation is growing, with a thirst for knowledge and understanding of the science and its potential, driving interest.
The Brain Dialogue, an initiative of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function, and the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) is hosting a free information session exploring brain stimulation.
'Zap My Brain' will look at Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), exploring how scientists are using these methods to study the brain, and to develop new treatments, as well as the phenomenon of unregulated home use, including potential safety issues.
TMS and tDCS are increasingly gaining exposure for their contribution to neuroscience discovery and their clinical potential. This event will provide a forum for researchers, clinical experts, citizen scientists, and the public to share their knowledge and experiences.
The presentation will hear from a host of Monash experts, including Professor Paul Fitzgerald, Dr Kate Hoy from MAPrc, Dr Nigel Rogasch from Monash Biomedical Imaging, and Professor Gary Egan, director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for integrative Brain Function.
Professor Fitzgerald from MAPrc said the brain stimulation has significant discovery potential, in terms of treatment and greater understanding of the brain.
“Brain stimulation tools have become a viable treatment strategy for many people suffering from mental health problems such as depression, and has also these have become significant new tools in investigating how the brain works,” Professor Fitzgerald said.
'Zap My Brain' takes place at the Melbourne Brain Centre auditorium on Wednesday 13 May. For more information and tickets visit: http://www.cibf.edu.au/events/zap-my-brain