fNIRS + TMS

fNIRS + TMS – Real-Time Hemodynamic Mapping of Brain Stimulation

Combining Targeted Neural Modulation with Functional Blood Flow Monitoring

The integration of functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) represents a cutting-edge approach in non-invasive brain research. TMS provides a method to stimulate or inhibit specific cortical regions, while fNIRS captures the resulting hemodynamic responses by measuring changes in oxy- and deoxyhemoglobin concentrations.

This dual-modality setup enables researchers to monitor how brain regions respond to stimulation in real-time, providing causal evidence of neural activity changes and insights into functional connectivity. It's an ideal solution for understanding neural plasticity, brain network dynamics, and evaluating the effects of therapeutic brain stimulation.

Key Features

• Causal Inference: Directly measures the hemodynamic effects of TMS-induced neural activation.
• Real-time Response: Captures immediate blood flow changes in response to TMS pulses.
• Connectivity Mapping: Explores how TMS effects propagate across interconnected brain areas.
• Non-invasive Integration: Safe, simultaneous use of both modalities for dynamic brain analysis.

This combination is particularly valuable in neurorehabilitation research, psychiatric treatment optimization, and studies of cortical excitability and brain network modulation.