University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Biomedical EngineeringThe NeuroPulse Lab
Alexander Opitz · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Research Focus
Dr. Alexander Opitz's lab focuses on advancing techniques for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to better treat psychiatric disorders. Using non-human primate models, the lab explores how real-time brain recordings can optimize TMS settings for individual patients. Their research aims to make TMS more effective through the identification of brain response markers and the development of closed-loop stimulation protocols.
transcranial magnetic stimulationneural plasticitynon-human primate modelselectrophysiologyclosed-loop systemsEEGpsychiatric disordersTMS efficacytheta burst stimulation
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop closed-loop TMS protocols using real-time EEG data.
AIM 02Identify markers of TMS engagement in the prefrontal cortex.
AIM 03Characterize the effects of theta burst stimulation (TBS) on neural responses.
AIM 04Evaluate optimal stimulation parameters for enhanced TMS efficacy.
AIM 05Assess induced neural plasticity through TEP measurements.
Skills the Lab Values
electrophysiologytranscranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)electroencephalography (EEG)functional connectivity analysisneural recording techniquesdata collection from animal modelssignal processingexperimental designbiostatistical analysis
Output against the department
Publications195bottom 46% of dept.322nd of 595
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Citations8.4ktop 40% of dept.238th of 595
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