Research

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)

We employ both laboratory-based and home-based tDCS platforms to modulate cortical excitability and plasticity. These systems support controlled experimental protocols as well as remote delivery of stimulation in real-world rehabilitation settings, facilitating translational and pragmatic research designs.

By applying oscillatory electrical currents, tACS allows us to probe and modulate rhythmic neural activity. This approach is used to investigate the role of brain oscillations in motor and cognitive processes and to test whether synchronizing or disrupting specific rhythms can enhance recovery.

TMS is used both as a neurophysiological assessment tool and as a therapeutic intervention. We measure cortical excitability, connectivity, and motor thresholds, and implement repetitive TMS (rTMS) protocols designed to support motor and cognitive rehabilitation.

EEG provides high–temporal-resolution recordings of neural activity. In our laboratory, EEG is used to study brain oscillations, cognitive processing, and recovery-related changes in network function, often in combination with neuromodulation protocols.

Robotic TCD allows continuous, operator-independent assessment of cerebral blood flow velocity. This technology is central to our mechanistic investigations of neurovascular coupling and cerebrovascular regulation in health and neurological disease.

We use wireless fNIRS to enable flexible assessment of cortical hemodynamics during motor and cognitive tasks in naturalistic and rehabilitation settings. These portable systems support real-time evaluation of neurovascular responses and facilitate studies of neurovascular coupling beyond traditional laboratory environments.

fNIRS enables non-invasive monitoring of cortical hemodynamics and neurovascular responses during motor and cognitive tasks. By integrating fNIRS with EEG, we capture complementary vascular and electrophysiological signatures of neuromodulation in real time.

DVA systems provide objective, quantitative assessment of motor performance and recovery trajectories, complementing clinical rating scales, and enhancing the precision of rehabilitation studies.

We deploy home-based tDCS platforms to enable the safe, supervised delivery of neuromodulation outside the laboratory environment. These systems are designed to support protocol fidelity, remote monitoring, and participant adherence, allowing stimulation to be integrated with rehabilitation and cognitive training in real-world settings. Home-based tDCS facilitates scalable, patient-centered research and expands access to neuromodulation interventions for individuals who face barriers to in-person care, while preserving rigorous experimental control and clinical oversight.