Neuroengineering & Medicine Seminar: Retuning Brain Networks: Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for Neurobehavioral Deficits in Alzheimer’s Disease

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Kemper Hall, Rm. 1003, UC Davis Campus
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Christian LoBue, PhD

Associate Professor

Departments of Psychiatry and Neurological Surgery

UT Southwestern Medical Center 

Neuropsychologist, O’Donnell Brain Institute

Abstract

Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) has been studied as a potential therapeutic approach in Alzheimer’s disease for nearly 2 decades. This seminar will review the advancements that have been made, discuss critical gaps and challenges that remain, and present novel trial findings. Key brain networks will be connected to specific neurobehavioral deficits in Alzheimer’s disease, exploring opportunities to tailor NIBS based on the particular symptom and level of integrity of the network. By the end of the seminar, attendees will have a modern translational framework for NIBS in Alzheimer’s disease and be informed of strategies to design meaningful trials and promote future clinical translation.