Overview
The INS 2026 team is looking forward to welcoming you to Lisbon — the “City of Seven Hills” — where the international neuromodulation community will meet to promote and disseminate the science, education, practice, and accessibility of all aspects of neuromodulation.
The Congress invites contributions across the full spectrum of neuromodulation, from basic science and mechanisms of action to neural engineering, socioeconomics and global trends, emerging technologies, and translational and clinical research — including interventions for the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves.
Program
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Session 0030: Noninvasive Brain Stimulation (Pre-Conference Day, Auditorium III + IV, 08:00–17:15)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 08:30 | Registration & Welcome Coffee, and Breakfast | — |
| 08:30 – 09:05 | The Next Frontier of Home-Based tDCS | Leigh Charvet (United States of America) |
| 09:05 – 09:40 | Neurodevelopmental Considerations Using NIBS | Christine Conelea (United States of America) |
| 09:40 – 10:15 | Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation in Pregnancy and Postpartum | Ana Ganho Ávila (Portugal) |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Coffee Break | — |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Wearable Disposable Brain Stimulation | Marom Bikson (United States of America) |
| 11:00 – 11:35 | TMS for Chronic Pain | Jean-Pascal Lefaucheur (France) |
| 11:35 – 12:10 | Neurophysiological Augmentation of TMS | Joshua C. Brown (United States of America) |
| 12:10 – 13:15 | Lunch Break | — |
| 13:15 – 13:50 | Updates on Temporal Interference Stimulation | Nir Grossman (United Kingdom) |
| 13:50 – 14:25 | Optimizing tDCS Dosage for Neuroplasticity | Michael A. Nitsche (Germany) |
| 14:25 – 15:00 | The Past and Future of Ultrasound Neuromodulation | Alexander Bystritsky (United States of America) |
| 15:00 – 15:35 | Coffee Break | — |
| 15:35 – 16:10 | Novel Methods to Improve Precision in Transcranial Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound | Jean-Francois AUBRY (France) |
| 16:10 – 16:25 | Novel TMS Protocols for PTSD | Noah S. Philip (United States of America) |
| 16:50 – 17:00 | Closing Words | — |
Session 0040: Innovations in Neuromodulation (Innovations, Pavilion 5, 08:00–13:05)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 08:15 | Light Breakfast | — |
| 08:15 – 08:25 | Introduction to Innovations Day Goals | Marc A. Russo (Australia); Philippe Rigoard (France); James Cavuoto (United States of America) |
| 08:25 – 08:55 | Using AI to Drive Innovation | Krishnan Chakravarthy (United States of America) |
| 08:55 – 09:20 | Presentation by AURIMOD: Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (aVNS): A New Frontier in Treating Chronic Low Back Pain | Stefan Kampusch (Austria) |
| 09:20 – 09:50 | Entrepreneurship Pathways | Marc A. Russo (Australia) |
| 09:50 – 10:15 | Presentation by ExNeuro: Expanding the Horizon on Percutaneously Placed Nerve-NET by ExNeuro | Chad Andresen (United States of America) |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Networking Break | — |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Ethical & Socio-economic Considerations | Philippe Rigoard (France) |
| 11:15 – 11:40 | Presentation by Higgs Boson | Nandan Lad (United States of America) |
| 11:40 – 12:10 | Power of Media & Messaging | Georgios Matis (Greece) |
| 12:10 – 12:35 | Presentation by neuroloop: Selective Vagal Nerve Stimulation Against Resistant Hypertension | Dennis Plachta (Germany) |
| 12:35 – 13:05 | Harvesting Patient Data Variables | Maarten Moens (Belgium) |
| 13:05 – 13:05 | Lunch | — |
Monday, May 11, 2026
Session 0820: Opening Plenary Session (Plenary, Auditorium I, 08:30–10:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Challenges to Spine Cord Stimulation for Pain | Sam Eldabe (United Kingdom) |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Fully-Implantable, Wireless Brain-Computer Interface | Andres M. Lozano (Canada); Harith Akram (United Kingdom) |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Improving Efficiency and Trustworthiness in Pre-Clinical and Clinical Pain Research | Andrew S. Rice (United Kingdom) |
Session 0840: Rapid Fire Session 01 — Neural Circuit Mechanisms and Experimental Models of Neuromodulation (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 1, 10:00–10:40)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:05 | The Effect of Chronic Hybrid FPR2 Agonist/H2S Releaser Administration on Cognitive Function in the Humanized APPNL−F/NL-F Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease. | Agnieszka Basta-Kaim (Poland) |
| 10:05 – 10:10 | Test-Retest Reliability of Prefrontal-sgACC Functional Connectivity for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation | Sofia Charef (France) |
| 10:10 – 10:15 | Graphene Nanotechnology for Full-Bandwidth Cortical Recordings of Epilepsy Modulation by Electric Fields: Insights from the EU META-BRAIN Project | Joana Covelo (Spain) |
| 10:15 – 10:20 | NMDA Receptor Involvement in Dopaminergic Modulation of Neuroplasticity Induced by Paired Associative Stimulation | Amba M. Frese (Germany) |
| 10:20 – 10:25 | Effects of Static Transcanial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Binaural Stimulation on Relaxation: An EEG Study | Maddalena Castelletti (Italy) |
Session 0850: Rapid Fire Session 02 — Engineering the Future of Neuromodulation Technologies (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 2, 10:00–10:40)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:05 | Computational Modeling of Magnetoelectric Core-Shell Nanoparticles for Wireless Nerve Regeneration | Marta Bonato (Italy) |
| 10:05 – 10:10 | The Effects of Spinal Cord Stimulation on Bladder and Anorectal Function After Spinal Cord Injury | Lynsey Duffell (United Kingdom) |
| 10:10 – 10:15 | BRAINN: GPU-Accelerated Personalized Whole-Brain Network Modeling for EEG-Based Neuromodulation | Alessandro Fasse (Switzerland) |
| 10:15 – 10:20 | Comparison of Supervised Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting Trunk Muscle Activity from Single-Pulse Epidural Spinal Stimulation | Albert Vette (Canada) |
| 10:20 – 10:25 | Neural Dosing Using a Next-Generation, Automated, Advanced Sensing Platform Parallels Maximum Analgesia Requirements | Karel Hanssens (Belgium) |
| 10:25 – 10:30 | Digital Twin of In Vitro Cortical Studies with Magnetoelectric Core-Shell Nanoparticles for Wireless Brain Modulation in the EU META-BRAIN Project | Marta Bonato (Italy) |
Session 0860: Rapid Fire Session 03 — Clinical Effectiveness of Spinal Cord Stimulation (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 3, 10:00–10:40)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:05 | Impact of Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Implants on Long-Term Opioid Across Pain Etiologies: Insights from Medicare Data | Kenneth Chapman (United States of America) |
| 10:05 – 10:10 | Long-Term Outcomes of Fast-Acting Sub-Perception SCS: Multinational, Real-World Analysis Across Europe and the United States | Simon Bayerl (Germany) |
| 10:10 – 10:15 | ECAP-Based Neurophysiological Evaluation During Medication Tapering: A Prospective Study | Tony Van Havenbergh (Belgium) |
Session 0870: Plenary Session 01 (Plenary, Auditorium I, 10:40–11:40)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:40 – 11:00 | The Case for Physiological Closed Loop Control Deep Brain Stimulation | Timothy Denison (United Kingdom) |
| 11:00 – 11:20 | The Case Against Physiological Closed Loop Control Deep Brain Stimulation | Cameron McIntyre (United States of America) |
| 11:20 – 11:40 | Debate | Timothy Denison (United Kingdom); Cameron McIntyre (United States of America) |
Session 0880: Oral Poster Presentations Five Best Abstracts (Oral Presentations, Auditorium I, 11:40–12:30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:40 – 11:50 | Spinal Cord Stimulation Improves Quality of Life in Chronic Neuropathic Pain: A National Multicentre Study | Sean C. Martin (Ireland) |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Predicting Holistic Response to Spinal Cord Stimulation in PSPS-T2: Multidimensional Outcomes and Machine-Learning Models from the Prospective Multicenter PREDIBACK2 Study | Amine Ounajim (France) |
| 12:00 – 12:10 | Refining Neuromodulation Targets Through Insights from Causal Circuitry in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder | Beatriz Santos (Portugal) |
| 12:10 – 12:20 | Long-Term Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Modulates Corticolimbic Resting-State Activity in Fibromyalgia: A Double-Blind Randomized fMRI Trial | Luiza Ribeiro Dotti (Brazil) |
| 12:20 – 12:30 | Real-World Effectiveness of an AI-Driven Neuromodulation System with Remote Monitoring for Chronic Pain: 24-Month Outcomes from Over 2,000 Patients | Maja Green (Australia) |
Session 0910: Lunch Symposium 01 (Supported Symposium, Pavilion 5, 12:45–13:45)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:45 – 13:00 | History of Innovation in Pain Management | Jaroslaw Maciaczyk (Germany) |
| 13:00 – 13:10 | The Intracept™ Procedure - Unlocking a New Treatment Option for Vertebrogenic Pain | Ramana Naidu (United States of America) |
| 13:10 – 13:25 | The WaveWriter Alpha™ Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) System: Science-Based History of SCS Innovation | Adam Williams (United Kingdom) |
| 13:25 – 13:40 | The WaveWriter Alpha™ Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) System: Differentiated Technology, Ready for the Future | Mitchell Engle (United States of America) |
| 13:40 – 13:45 | Q&A | — |
Session 0920: Plenary Session 02 (Plenary, Auditorium I, 14:00–15:30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 – 14:30 | A Mechanism Based Approach to Spinal Cord Stimulation | Frank J. Huygen (Netherlands) |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | International Neuromodulation Registry | Philippe Rigoard (France) |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation for Gait Recovery: Insights from the eWALK Trial and the Subacute Frontier | Julian Taylor (Spain) |
Session 0940: Breakout 01 — Neuromodulation for PSPS Type 1 (Breakout Session, Auditorium I, 15:35–16:35)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 15:35 – 15:55 | Current Randomised Controlled Trials for the Use of Spine Cord Stimulation in PSPS Type I | Sam Eldabe (United Kingdom) |
| 15:55 – 16:15 | Spine Cord Stimulation Access for PSPS Type I – The US Clinician Perspective | Peter S. Staats (United States of America) |
| 16:15 – 16:35 | Challenges of Spine Cord Stimulation Coverage and Access - The Payer Perspective | Rod S. Taylor (United Kingdom) |
Session 0950: Breakout 02 — Neuromodulation for Pain: Mechanism of Action (Breakout Session, Auditorium II, 15:35–16:35)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 15:35 – 15:55 | Systematic Analysis of Spinal Stimulation Parameters on Superficial Dorsal Horn Excitatory and Inhibitory Neurons in Mice | Andrei Sdrulla (United States of America) |
| 15:55 – 16:15 | Preclinical Insights into the Effect of Frequency on Evoked Compound Action Potential Morphology | Ilona Obara (United Kingdom) |
| 16:15 – 16:35 | Neuroimmune Interfaces in Spinal Cord Stimulation: Mechanistic Insights from Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy | Eellan Sivanesan (United States of America) |
Session 0960: Breakout 03 — Refining Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders (Breakout Session, Auditorium III + IV, 15:35–16:35)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 15:35 – 15:55 | Physiological Disaggregation of Basal Ganglia Pathways for Targeted Neuromodulation | Luka Milosevic (Canada) |
| 15:55 – 16:15 | Basal Ganglia Evoked Potentials: Biomarkers of Therapeutic Deep Brain Stimulation in Movement Disorders | Kara Johnson (United States of America) |
| 16:15 – 16:35 | Mimicking Circuit Mechanisms of Dopamine with Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease | Wolf-Julian Neumann (Germany) |
Session 0970: Breakout 04 — Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Neuropsychiatric Disorders (Breakout Session, Pavilion 3 (Room 3A+3B), 15:35–16:35)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 15:35 – 15:55 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression: Clinical and Mechanistic Insights | R Hamish McAllister-Williams (United Kingdom) |
| 15:55 – 16:15 | Overview of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders | Christopher W. Austelle (United States of America) |
| 16:15 – 16:35 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Pain | Jorge Ortega-Marquez (United States of America) |
Session 0990: Rapid Fire Session 04 — AI in Clinical Neuromodulation (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 1, 16:35–17:05)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:35 – 16:40 | High Satisfaction with an AI-Enabled 10 kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation System: US Patient Experience | Usman Latif (United States of America) |
| 16:40 – 16:45 | Pain Relief and Quality of Life Improvements Reported with AI-Enabled High-Frequency SCS System in US Patients | Usman Latif (United States of America) |
| 16:45 – 16:50 | Quantitative Digital Assessment of Pain Coverage After Rescue Conversion Procedure in Patients with Spinal Cord Stimulation: Use of a Pain Mapping Software (Wave-Up) | Philippe Rigoard (France) |
| 16:50 – 16:55 | Is It Possible to Monitor Patients with an Intrathecal Pump Outside of an Implant Centre? | Yves Marie PLUCHON (France) |
Session 1000: Rapid Fire Session 05 — Neuromodulation of Brain Networks: Clinical Applications (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 2, 16:35–17:05)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:35 – 16:40 | Connectivity Is Key in Motor Cortex Stimulation for Central Post-Stroke Pain: A Novel Functional Connectivity Mapping Approach | Jeremy Hanemaaijer (United Kingdom) |
| 16:40 – 16:45 | Safety and Efficacy of Repetitive Trans Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) on Fibromyalgia Treatment: Systematic Review, Meta Analysis, and Meta Regression Analysis. | Hany Atwan (Egypt) |
| 16:45 – 16:50 | Safety and Feasibility of Bilateral Thalamic Responsive Neurostimulation for Medically Refractory Epilepsy: Initial Institutional Experience | Martin G. McCandless (United States of America) |
| 16:50 – 16:55 | Scalp-EEG Power Changes During Anterior Thalamic DBS for Epilepsy: Cluster-Permutation Evidence for Gamma Enhancement and Patient-Specific Low-Frequency Effects | Elaheh Sabbaghi (Finland) |
Session 1010: Rapid Fire Session 06 — Noninvasive Brain Stimulation: Technological Advances and Treatment Protocols (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 3, 16:35–17:05)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:35 – 16:40 | tDCS Montage Optimization for Epilepsy Using Neurotwins | Borja Mercadal (Spain) |
| 16:40 – 16:45 | The Effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Risky Decision Making | Yu-Ju Chou (Taiwan) |
| 16:45 – 16:50 | Thermal, but Not Mechanical, Hypersensitivity in a Experimental Traumatic Occlusion: Insights into Orofacial Pain Neuromodulation. | Henrique B. Abdalla (Brazil) |
Session 1020: Oral Poster Presentations 01 — Outcomes of SCS for Chronic Pain I (Oral Presentations, Auditorium I, 17:05–18:35)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 17:05 – 17:15 | Identification of Specific Brain Activation Targets During Paresthesia-Based (PB) and Paresthesia-Free (PF) Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) in Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome (PSPS) Type 2 Patients. | Mathilde Many (France) |
| 17:15 – 17:25 | SCS Is Equally Effective for Lumbar Persistent Spinal Pain Syndromes Type 1 and 2: A National Multicentre Study | Sean C. Martin (Ireland) |
| 17:25 – 17:35 | SOLIS RCT: 2-Year Outcomes of SCS vs Medical Management in Surgery-Naive Back Pain Patients | Mitchell Engle (United States of America) |
| 17:35 – 17:45 | Real-World Demographics, Referral Source Data, and Interim Outcomes of 10 kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A European Multi-Center Study | Sarah Love-Jones (United Kingdom) |
| 17:45 – 17:55 | Charging Satisfaction and Requirements in Patients Using AI-Enabled 10kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation: Early Evidence from US Patients | Nandan Lad (United States of America) |
| 17:55 – 18:05 | Five Years of Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Retrospective Study of 118 Patient Outcomes with an 84% Device Retention and a 2.5% Infection Rate | Amin E. Elyas (United Kingdom) |
| 18:05 – 18:15 | ECAP Dose-Controlled Closed-Loop SCS for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Subgroup Analysis of the ECAP Study | Salim Hayek (United States of America) |
| 18:15 – 18:25 | 10-Year Real-World Patient Outcomes Using a Device Capable of Delivering Multi-Waveform Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Multi-Centre Observational Case Series | Adam Williams (United Kingdom) |
| 18:25 – 18:35 | Trial Prior to Full Implant Is Not Necessary for Spinal Cord Stimulation: A National Multicentre Study | Sean C. Martin (Ireland) |
Session 1030: Oral Poster Presentations 02 — Neuromodulation Mechanisms of Action (Oral Presentations, Auditorium II, 17:05–18:35)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 17:05 – 17:15 | Unravelling Brain Networks in Chronic Pain and Spinal Cord Stimulation Through Magnetoencephalography and Graph Neural Networks | Cecile De Vos (Netherlands) |
| 17:15 – 17:25 | Translational Journey for the Development of a Graphene-Based Brain Computer Interface as a Therapy for Movement Disorders | Matteo Donega' (Spain) |
| 17:25 – 17:35 | Objective, Long-Term Mobility and Posture Tracking in Patients with Chronic Pain Using Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation | Ashish Gulve (United Kingdom) |
| 17:35 – 17:45 | Modulation of Experimental Pain Perception Through Frequency-Specific Temporal Interference Stimulation of the Motor Cortex | David M. Gantz (United States of America) |
| 17:45 – 17:55 | Computational Modeling and Clinical Recordings Demonstrate That Novel Dynamic SCS Waveforms Intentionally Generate Patterned Dorsal Column Activity and May Improve Efficacy and Efficiency of SCS | Ashwin Viswanathan (United States of America) |
| 17:55 – 18:05 | Spinal Cord Stimulation Alleviates Pain and Restores Sensory and Autonomic Functions in Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Outcomes from the INSPIRE Study | Jose Paz-Solis (Spain) |
| 18:05 – 18:15 | Restorative Neurostimulation for Mechanical Chronic Low Back Pain: A Disease Modifying Pain Medicine Therapy | Ardeshir Ardeshiri (Germany) |
| 18:15 – 18:25 | The Effects of Tonic and Burst Spinal Cord Stimulation on Cortical Pain Processing and Their Interaction with Conditioned Pain Modulation | Laurien Reinders (Netherlands) |
| 18:25 – 18:35 | Evoked Resonant Neural Responses Outperform Beta and High-Frequency Oscillations in Identifying Active Contacts Within the Subthalamic Nucleus | Luciano R. F. Branco (United States of America) |
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Session 1040: Oral Poster Presentations 03 — Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders I (Oral Presentations, Auditorium III + IV, 17:05–18:35)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 17:05 – 17:15 | Multimodal Neuroimaging-Based Machine Learning Models Leveraging Cerebral Morphometry and Glymphatic Parameters Predicts Bilateral STN-DBS Motor Response in Parkinson's Disease | Yining Wang (China) |
| 17:15 – 17:25 | Artificial Intelligence in Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease: Prediction, Targeting, and Outcome Modeling | Hany Atwan (Egypt) |
| 17:25 – 17:35 | Tractography vs. Canonical Targeting for Tremor Control - Randomized Controlled Trial (the TRACT Trial) | Lior Lev-Tov (Israel) |
| 17:35 – 17:45 | Mapping Subcortical Spike Dynamics Underlying the Neural Representation of Fine and Coarse Upper Limb Movements Within the Subthalamic Nucleus of Patients with Parkinson's Disease | Erin M. Radcliffe (United States of America) |
| 17:45 – 17:55 | Conventional to Connectomic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Are We Shifting Too Fast? - Interim Results from a Randomised Double-Blind Cross-Over Trial | Oshin Puri (India) |
| 17:55 – 18:05 | Investigation of Intracranial Electrophysiological Dynamics of the Cortico-Basal Ganglia Circuit in Parkinsonian Patients Performing Intraoperative Speech Production Tasks | Lucia Poma (Switzerland) |
| 18:05 – 18:15 | Investigating the Network Effects of Theta Frequency Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease with Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Evan Wilson (Canada) |
| 18:15 – 18:25 | Combined Motor Thalamic and Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Improves Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease | Ankang Hu (China) |
| 18:25 – 18:35 | Electrophysiological Signatures and Therapeutic Potential of Substantia Nigra Pars Reticulata for Gait and Pain in Parkinson's Disease | Yining Wang (China) |
Session 1050: Oral Poster Presentations 04 — Neurostimulation for Neuropsychiatric Disorders (Oral Presentations, Pavilion 3 (Room 3A+3B), 17:05–18:35)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 17:05 – 17:15 | High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) as Augmentation Therapy in Late Life Depression (LLD) with Suboptimal Response to Treatment – Double-Blinded Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial | Pak wing Cheng (Hong Kong PRC) |
| 17:15 – 17:25 | Closing the Loop: Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a Biomarker of tDCS Response in Depression | Marom Bikson (United States of America) |
| 17:25 – 17:35 | At-Home tDCS as Maintenance Therapy Following Successful Treatment with rTMS, ECT, and Esketamine – A Pilot Study | Meltem Baskonus Baran (Germany) |
| 17:35 – 17:45 | Optimization of Intermittent Theta Bursts (iTBS) Protocols for Treatment-Resistant Depression | Béatrice Proulx (Canada) |
| 17:45 – 17:55 | Electroconvulsive Therapy Versus Pharmacological Treatment Added to Psychotherapy for Postpartum Depression in Mothers and Fathers: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study | Eda Z. Guertzenstein (Brazil) |
| 17:55 – 18:05 | Music and Brain Stimulation: Complementary Effects of Anodal tDCS over the SMA and Rhythmic Auditory Cueing on Gait in Parkinson's Disease | Marina Emerick (Canada) |
| 18:05 – 18:15 | Intermittent Theta Burst Trans-Spinal Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Treadmill Training Improves Gait, Freezing of Gait, and Mobility in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial | Carolina De Oliveira Souza Montagner (Brazil) |
| 18:15 – 18:25 | Theta-Burst Stimulation and Working Memory in Elderly Patients with Depression: Preliminary Data on Cognitive Safety | Bianca S. Pinto (Brazil) |
| 18:25 – 18:35 | Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Modulates Primate Brain Dynamics Across States of Consciousness | Guylaine Hoffner (France) |
Session 1110: Breakfast Symposium 01 (Supported Symposium, Pavilion 5, 08:00–09:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 08:20 | Nevro: An Evidence-Driven Leader – PDN and NSBP Clinical Updates | Nandan Lad (United States of America) |
| 08:20 – 08:45 | HFXiQ Evidence Generation: Global Insights, Case Reports, and Health Economics | Faycal E. Majdoub (Germany); Nandan Lad (United States of America) |
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Panel Discussion & Q&A: The Future of Real-World Data in Neuromodulation | David Caraway (United States of America); Nandan Lad (United States of America); Faycal E. Majdoub (Germany) |
Session 1120: Plenary Session 03 (Plenary, Auditorium I, 09:10–10:40)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:10 – 09:40 | Neuromodulation Strategies for Pediatric Epilepsy | George Ibrahim (Canada) |
| 09:40 – 10:10 | Novel Strategies for Personalized Vagus Nerve Stimulation | Kristl Vonck (Belgium) |
| 10:10 – 10:40 | Ambulatory Brain Biomarkers of Chronic Pain: Toward Closed Loop Brain Stimulation | Prasad Shirvalkar (United States of America) |
Session 1140: Rapid Fire Session 07 — From Signals to Simulations: Building Smarter Neuromodulation Systems (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 1, 10:40–11:15)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:40 – 10:45 | A Platform for Characterisation of Stimulation Artefacts in Implantable Neuromodulation Systems | Ilya Tarotin (United Kingdom) |
| 10:45 – 10:50 | Computational Models in Non-Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation: Empowering Experimental Research with Virtual Benches | Sofia Rita R. Fernandes (Portugal) |
| 10:50 – 10:55 | Heart Pulse Artefact in Sensing Enabled Deep Brain Stimulation | Katherine Tourigny (United Kingdom) |
| 10:55 – 11:00 | A Novel Template-Based Registration Method for Accurate Orientation Identification of the Directional DBS Electrodes by Leveraging CT Photon Starvation Artifacts | Changqing Jiang (China) |
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Using Wavelet Stimulation Yields Spreading of Neural Response | Dongchul Lee (United States of America) |
Session 1150: Rapid Fire Session 08 — Biological and Electrophysiological Markers in Neuromodulation (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 2, 10:40–11:15)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:40 – 10:45 | NeoDBS: New Open-Source Platform for Visualization and Analysis of Electrophysiological Recordings from Deep Brain Stimulation Systems | Larissa Rodrigues (Portugal) |
| 10:45 – 10:50 | Intrathecal miR-200c Inhibitor Suppresses Astrocyte Activation and Persistent Neuropathic Pain via RECK-Mediated MMP2/AKT Modulation | Ping-Heng Tan (Taiwan) |
| 10:50 – 10:55 | Beyond Excitation: Exploring Dielectrophoretic Effects and Electric Field–Induced Morphological Dynamics in Neural Cells During Sub-Perception Stimulation | Dongchul Lee (United States of America) |
| 10:55 – 11:00 | In Vivo Real-Time Visualization of Subthalamic Nucleus by Catheter-Based Optical Coherence Tomography, a Preclinical Feasibility Study | Wei-Lun Lo (Taiwan) |
Session 1160: Rapid Fire Session 09 — Advances in VNS (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 3, 10:40–11:15)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:40 – 10:45 | Bilateral Non-Invasive Cervical Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Stress, Anxiety, and Sleep Disturbance in Adults: A Randomized Open-Label Comparative Study. | Jone Pukenaite (Lithuania) |
| 10:45 – 10:50 | Development and EEG Findings from a Closed-Loop Respiratory-Gated Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) System | Tiago Da Silva Costa (United Kingdom) |
| 10:50 – 10:55 | Efficacy of Abdominal Anterior and Posterior Vagal Nerve Stimulation in a Moderate to Severe Model of Collagen-Induced-Arthritis | Christin Bird (Australia) |
| 10:55 – 11:00 | Extended In-Silico Metamodeling-Based Safety Assessment of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) | Antonino Cassara (Switzerland) |
Session 1170: Poster on Board Shift 01: @ and About Posters 01 (Highlight Poster Session, Highlight Area 1, 10:45–11:15)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45 – 10:50 | Mobile EEG in Peru for Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Targets in Parkinson's Disease | Gregory Brown (United States of America) |
| 10:50 – 10:55 | Motor Imagery Versus Jendrassik Maneuver: The Effects on Cortical Activity and Forearm H-Reflex | Nadezhda Starodubtseva (Russian Federation) |
| 10:55 – 11:00 | Impact of tACS on EEG Microstate Dynamics in Disorders of Consciousness | Eren Toplutaş (Turkey) |
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Non-Invasive External Peripheral Neuromodulation for Irradiation Proctitis - A Pilot Study | Fang Yi Cheung (United Kingdom) |
Session 1180: Poster on Board Shift 01: @ and About Posters 02 (Highlight Poster Session, Highlight Area 2, 10:45–11:15)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45 – 10:50 | Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Implantation Combining Ultrasound with Micro-Endoscopy for Management Chronic Neuropathic Pain | Maxime Billot (France) |
| 10:50 – 10:55 | Improvement in Affected Area and Intensity of Sensory Symptoms with 10 kHz SCS vs Conventional Medical Management in PDN: A Digital Body-Mapping Analysis | Kyle Malone (United States of America) |
| 10:55 – 11:00 | Beyond the Evoked Compound Action Potential (ECAP): Characterisation of Epidural Electrophysiological Signals in Preclinical Models of Spinal Cord Stimulation | Kimberley Ladner (United Kingdom) |
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Targeting Blood Pressure and Trunk Control Following Spinal Cord Injury with Thoracic Spinal Cord Stimulation: Updates from the HEMON-NL Trial | Erkan Kurt (Netherlands) |
| 11:05 – 11:10 | Preclinical Insights into ECAP-Guided Spinal Cord Stimulation: The Critical Role of Dorsal Column Activation in Neuropathic Pain Control | Eline M. Versantvoort (United Kingdom) |
Session 1190: Poster on Board Shift 01: @ and About Posters 03 (Highlight Poster Session, Highlight Area 3, 10:45–11:15)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45 – 10:50 | 40Hz Forehead Vibration Enhances Declarative Memory Consolidation by Modulating N2 Sleep Depth | Jia Xiu (China) |
| 10:50 – 10:55 | Advancing Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation in Service Members and Veterans with TBI and Co-Occurring Conditions. | Casey Gilmore (United States of America) |
| 10:55 – 11:00 | Cortical Interhemispheric Beta Coherence as a Biomarker of Deep Brain Stimulation Efficacy in Parkinson's Disease | Irene E. Harmsen (Canada) |
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Machine Learning Predicts Deep Brain Stimulation Motor Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease Across the Clinical Pathway | Jackson T. Boonstra (Netherlands) |
| 11:05 – 11:10 | Real-World Outcomes Using a Next-Generation, Automated Programming Platform with Advanced Sensing Technology | Harold Nijhuis (Netherlands) |
Session 1200: Poster on Board Shift 01: @ and About Posters 04 (Highlight Poster Session, Highlight Area 4, 10:45–11:15)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45 – 10:50 | Deep Brain Stimulation as a Novel Therapy for Ultra-Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia | Tommy J. Wilson (United States of America) |
| 10:50 – 10:55 | Hybrid Deep Brain Stimulation Conversion to Neurostimulator Capable of Precise Current Steering: Real-World Clinical Outcomes and Patient Experience | Jan Vesper (Germany) |
| 10:55 – 11:00 | Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation During Sleep in Parkinson's Disease: Toward Enhancing Slow-Wave Activity | Hanna Cattan-Hayat (United States of America) |
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Burr Hole Cover for Electrode Fixation in Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery | Hougelle Simplicio (Brazil) |
| 11:05 – 11:10 | Deep Brain Stimulation of the Globus Pallidus Interna with Anterior Limbs of the Internal Capsule Lesionectomy for Comorbid Tourette's Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder | Shu Wang (China) |
Session 1210: Breakout 01 — Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for Pain and Headache (Breakout Session, Auditorium I, 11:15–12:45)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 – 11:30 | Brain Stimulation Targets for Neuropsychiatry Generated by Causal Network Mapping | Albino J. Oliveira-Maia (Portugal) |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment of Pain and Headaches | Albert Leung (United States of America) |
| 11:45 – 12:00 | Optimized Design of Home-Based Neuromodulation for Migraine and Pain | Marom Bikson (United States of America) |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Headache and Migraines | Rolf Fronczek (Netherlands) |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Debate: Use of iTDS Only for Cancer Pain | Peter S. Staats (United States of America) |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | Debate: iTDS for Both Cancer and Non-Cancer Pain | Timothy R. Deer (United States of America) |
Session 1220: Breakout 02 — Chronobiology of Neuromodulation (Breakout Session, Auditorium II, 11:15–12:45)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 – 11:35 | Circadian Rhythms and the Sleeping Brain: Implications for Neuromodulation | Ullrich Bartsch (United Kingdom) |
| 11:35 – 11:55 | Deep Brain Stimulation Chronotherapy: Time-Dependent Symptom Profiles in Parkinson's Disease | Clay Smyth (United States of America) |
| 11:55 – 12:15 | Clinical Integration of Chronotyping in Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain | John Eraifej (United Kingdom) |
| 12:15 – 12:35 | Designing Next-Generation, Circadian-Aware Neurotechnologies: From the Periphery to Generalized Approaches | Victoria S. Marks (United Kingdom) |
Session 1230: Breakout 03 — Neuromodulation for Epilepsy (Breakout Session, Auditorium III + IV, 11:15–12:45)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 – 11:35 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Drug Resistant Epilepsy | George Ibrahim (Canada) |
| 11:35 – 11:55 | ANT Deep Brain Stimulation for Drug Resistant Epilepsy | Paul Boon (Belgium) |
| 11:55 – 12:15 | Responsive Neurostimulation for Drug Resistant Epilepsy | John Rolston (United States of America) |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Debate: Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation Significantly Advances the Therapy | Jan Vesper (Germany) |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | Debate: Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation in Movement Disorders: Is It Worth the Hype? | Jens Volkmann (Germany) |
Session 1240: Breakout 04 — Deep Brain Stimulation for Neuropsychiatric Disorders (Breakout Session, Pavilion 3 (Room 3A+3B), 11:15–12:45)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 – 11:35 | Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression | Veerle Visser-Vandewalle (Germany) |
| 11:35 – 11:55 | Translational Research on Deep Brain Stimulation for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder | Clement Hamani (Canada) |
| 11:55 – 12:15 | Neural Variability as a Biomarker of Response in Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | Sameer A. Sheth (United States of America) |
| 12:15 – 12:35 | Evolution of the Prefrontal Cortex Connectome and Its Relation to Deep Brain Stimulation Target Regions for OCD and Depression | Volker A. Coenen (Germany) |
Session 1260: Lunch Symposium 02 (Supported Symposium, Pavilion 5, 13:00–14:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 – 13:05 | Opening Perspectives: From Originators to Innovators in SCS | Krishnan Chakravarthy (United States of America); Ash Sharan (United States of America) |
| 13:05 – 13:20 | ECAP SCS Closed-Loop in Action: A Patient-Centered Perspective | Kathryn O'Sheah (United Kingdom); Victoria Goodridge (United Kingdom) |
| 13:20 – 13:35 | From Signals to Outcomes: Closed-Loop SCS Patient Experience and Objective Data | — |
| 13:35 – 13:50 | Why MRI Access Matters in the SCS and TDD Patient Journey: Expanding the Evidence | Cormac F. Mullins (Ireland) |
| 13:50 – 14:00 | Key Takeaways | Krishnan Chakravarthy (United States of America); Ash Sharan (United States of America) |
Session 1460: Plenary Session 04 (Plenary, Auditorium I, 14:15–15:45)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 14:15 – 14:45 | Highly Efficient Neural Modeling for Analysis and Design | Warren M. Grill (United States of America) |
| 14:45 – 15:15 | Closed Loop Deep Brain Stimulation and TMS for Cognitive Disorders | Alik Widge (United States of America) |
| 15:15 – 15:45 | Stimulation for OCD | Sameer A. Sheth (United States of America) |
Session 1470: Nurses / HCP Workshop (Workshop, Pavilion 5, 14:15–18:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 14:15 – 15:15 | Panel Discussion 1: Nurse Education & Global Consensus around Neuromodulation Care | Zohra Hussaini (United States of America); Robin J. Wilding (United Kingdom); Inge Arnts (Netherlands) |
| 15:15 – 16:15 | Poster Presentations + Q&A | — |
| 16:15 – 16:45 | Coffee Break | — |
| 16:45 – 17:45 | Panel Discussion 2: Complications & Challenges in Neuromodulation | Nora G. Leino (Finland); Christy Gomez (United States of America); Annarita Lacatena (United Kingdom) |
| 17:45 – 18:00 | Session Closing | — |
Session 1490: Rapid Fire Session 10 — Foundational Neuroscience for Neuromodulation (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 1, 15:45–16:20)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 15:45 – 15:50 | Current Clamps Fails to Reproduce In-Vivo Like Pyramidal Cell's Sensitivity to Alternating Electric Fields | Gabriel Gaugain (France) |
| 15:50 – 15:55 | Open Label Study Phase I for Safety in Cervical Lateral Cord Magnetic Stimulation in Six Cases of Spastic Cerebral Palsy | Juan Carlos M Andreani (Argentina) |
| 15:55 – 16:00 | The Effect of Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Performance in a 3-Back Task with Tailored Difficulty Level | İrem Gezginci (Turkey) |
| 16:00 – 16:05 | Translational Electroceutical Neuromodulation Restores Motor Function After Spinal Cord Injury in Rodent and Minipig Models | Jung Keun Hyun (Korea, Republic of) |
| 16:05 – 16:10 | Evaluating Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Stimulation (tFUS) for Targeted Neuromodulation in Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Double-Blind Feasibility Study | Andrew Bishay (United States of America) |
Session 1500: Rapid Fire Session 11 — Non-Invasive Neuromodulation in Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 2, 15:45–16:20)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 15:45 – 15:50 | Feasibility of a Combined Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Cognitive Training Intervention Aimed at Reducing Suicide Risk in Psychiatric Inpatient Veterans | Casey Gilmore (United States of America) |
| 15:50 – 15:55 | Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for the Rehabilitation of Dexterity in Neurological Conditions | Anna Letournel (Portugal) |
| 15:55 – 16:00 | Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as a Therapeutic Strategy in Spinocerebellar Ataxia: A Clinical Intervention Protocol | Franco Moscovicz (Argentina) |
| 16:00 – 16:05 | Efficacy and Safety of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Laryngeal Dystonia | Nyah Kshatriya (United States of America) |
| 16:05 – 16:10 | Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Special Education in Children with Dyscalculia | Plamen D. Dimitrov (Bulgaria) |
Session 1510: Rapid Fire Session 12 — Broadening the Impact of Pain Neuromodulation (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 3, 15:45–16:20)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 15:45 – 15:50 | Two-Stage Sphenopalatine Ganglion Neurostimulation for Refractory Craniofacial Pain: A Retrospective Study | Vadim Tashlykov (Israel) |
| 15:50 – 15:55 | Occipital Nerve Stimulation for Primary Headache Disorders | IRENE WILKINSON (United Kingdom) |
| 15:55 – 16:00 | The Clinical Outcomes of Closed-Loop Multi-Waveform Cervical Spinal Cord Stimulation | Victoria Goodridge (United Kingdom) |
| 16:00 – 16:05 | The Post-Graduate Certificate Course in Neuromodulation and Pain Management (PGCert) – University Accreditation in Neuromodulation – Three Years Data | Kavita Poply (United Kingdom) |
| 16:05 – 16:10 | A Single Centre Experience with Fast-Acting-Sub-Perception Therapy Spinal Cord Stimulation Long Term Outcomes | Katie Netting (United Kingdom) |
Session 1520: Oral Poster Presentations 05 — Neurostimulation for Chronic Pain and Headache (Oral Presentations, Auditorium I, 16:20–17:50)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:20 – 16:30 | From Pain Score to Life Goal: A Proposed Multimodal Framework for Capturing Patient-Derived Functional Narratives in Neuromodulation | Kiran V. Patel (United States of America) |
| 16:30 – 16:40 | RESTORE: One-Year Outcomes of Control Crossover from Optimal Medical Management to Restorative Neuromodulation | Kiran V. Patel (United States of America) |
| 16:40 – 16:50 | The Efficacy of Adjunctive Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review | Maryam Moghbel (Iran) |
| 16:50 – 17:00 | Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy-Guided Brain Stimulation to Modulate Neurochemistry Underlying Chronic Low Back Pain | Cassia L. Manting (Sweden) |
| 17:00 – 17:10 | Efficacy of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Chronic Low Back Pain: An Updated Meta-Analysis | Mohammad Al-Wardat (Jordan) |
| 17:10 – 17:20 | Deep Brain Stimulation of de Dorsal Anterior Cingulum in Patients with Severe Neuropathic Pain; A Case Series of 7 Patients | Gloria Villalba Martinez (Spain) |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Preoperative Mapping Technique to Evaluate Multifidus and Lumbar Medial Branch Viability for Restorative Neurostimulation in Complex Cases | Vinny Francio (United States of America) |
| 17:30 – 17:40 | Single Site Assessment of Multifidus Stimulation for Chronic Low Back Pain: Real World Experience Matches Large Controlled Trial Findings | Marco Amann (Germany) |
| 17:40 – 17:50 | Spinal cord stimulation for non reconstructable critical limb ischemia: a European multicenter long-term real-world experience | Naoufel OUERCHEFANI (France) |
Session 1530: Oral Poster Presentations 06 — Outcomes of SCS for Chronic Pain II (Oral Presentations, Auditorium II, 16:20–17:50)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:20 – 16:30 | Online, Living Systematic Review of Meta-Analyses of Spinal Cord Stimulation Trials | Richard B. North (United States of America) |
| 16:30 – 16:40 | Long-Term ECAP Dose-Controlled Closed-Loop Therapy Outcomes in Same Day Objective SCS Trial Responders: 12-Month Results | Jason Pope (United States of America) |
| 16:40 – 16:50 | Real-World Long-Term Outcomes in a Chronic Pain Patient European Cohort Undergoing a Single-Stage SCS-Implantation Procedure | Alvise Martini (Italy) |
| 16:50 – 17:00 | An In-Depth Analysis of the Therapeutic Effects of ECAP Dose-Controlled Closed Loop SCS During the Trial Period | Björn C. Schultheis (Germany) |
| 17:00 – 17:10 | Two-Year Outcomes Following Salvage Using a Novel Spinal Cord Stimulation System: Results from a European Multi-Center Study | Philippe Rigoard (France) |
| 17:10 – 17:20 | Refractory Diabetic Neuropathy: A Comparative Study of Spinal Cord Stimulation and Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation | Kiran V. Patel (United States of America) |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Economic Impact and Value of Spinal Cord Stimulation in Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy: Insights from Geman Health Claims Data | Thorsten D. Luecke (Germany) |
| 17:30 – 17:40 | Societal Cost Analysis of Spinal Cord Stimulation in Chronic Pain Patients: A Danish Register-Based Study with Three Years Follow-Up | Kaare Meier (Denmark) |
| 17:40 – 17:50 | Final 24-Month Outcomes with a Flexible Closed Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation System | Vivek Mehta (United Kingdom) |
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Session 1540: Oral Poster Presentations 07 — Neuromodulation for Refractory Epilepsy (Oral Presentations, Auditorium III + IV, 16:20–17:50)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:20 – 16:30 | Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Stimulation Targeting White Matter Inhibits Seizures in a Rodent Model of Focal Cortical Epilepsy | Annabel Frake (United States of America) |
| 16:30 – 16:40 | Predicting Neurostimulation Treatment Responders in Epilepsy Using Multimodal Data Integration | Marcus S. Buchwald (Germany) |
| 16:40 – 16:50 | Echo State Networks Generate Hippocampal-Like Signals for Low-Power Neuromodulation in Epilepsy | Angel Canal Alonso (United Kingdom) |
| 16:50 – 17:00 | Awake-State Thalamo-Cortical Connectivity Distinguishes Responsiveness to ANT-DBS Therapy in Epilepsy Patients | José Almeida (Portugal) |
| 17:00 – 17:10 | Wavelet-Based Electrical Stimulation for Targeted Modulation of CNS Neurons | Dongchul Lee (United States of America) |
| 17:10 – 17:20 | Dose Ratio Guidance in Spinal Cord Stimulation: Methodological Considerations | Jan Willem Kallewaard (Netherlands) |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Therapeutic Neural Activation and the Prevention of Over- and Under-Stimulation: ECAP Study Sub-Analysis | Jason Pope (United States of America) |
| 17:30 – 17:40 | Vagal Nerve Stimulator Complications: Analysis from the FDA MAUDE Database | Rosalynn Conic (United States of America) |
Session 1550: Oral Poster Presentations 08 — DBS for Neuropsychiatric Disorders (Oral Presentations, Pavilion 3 (Room 3A+3B), 16:20–17:50)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:20 – 16:30 | Slow Wave Modulation of the Cortical Network Through Magnetoelectric Nanoparticles in the EU META-BRAIN Project | Nathalia Cancino Fuentes (Spain) |
| 16:30 – 16:40 | Exploring the Optimal Deep Brain Stimulation Targets for Refractory Tourette's Syndrome Using Stereotactic Electroencephalography Technology: A Proof-of-Concept on Human Study | Hongxing Wang (China) |
| 16:40 – 16:50 | Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Network Meta-Analysis of Stimulation Targets | Janet Yi Jen Ho (Taiwan) |
| 16:50 – 17:00 | Remodeling of Brain Molecular Landscapes After Electrical Stimulation of the Nucleus Accumbens | Hemmings Wu (China) |
| 17:00 – 17:10 | Clinical Exploratory Study on DBS of NAc Combined with ALIC for Autism Spectrum Disorder | Jingchuan Wu (China) |
| 17:10 – 17:20 | Hybrid Retinal Implant: A 3D Bioelectronic Interface for Single-Cell Neural Stimulation Toward High-Acuity Vision Restoration | Gal Shpun (Israel) |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Investigating Active and Sham TMS Conditions Using Concurrent TMS-fMRI: A Study on Stimulation Thresholds | Mojgan Hamdami (Iran) |
| 17:30 – 17:40 | Transcranial Radio Frequency Stimulation (tRFS): A Novel Non-Invasive Platform for Bimodal Neuromodulation in Vivo | Omid Yaghmazadeh (United States of America) |
| 17:40 – 17:50 | Morphology-Dependent Modulation of Spinal Motor Neuron Excitability by Trans-Spinal Direct Current Stimulation: A Computational Modeling Study | Marta Krūmiņa (Latvia) |
Session 1610: Plenary Session 05 (Plenary, Auditorium I, 08:40–10:10)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:40 – 09:10 | Disorders of Vagal Tone | Peter S. Staats (United States of America) |
| 09:10 – 09:40 | Mechanisms and Clinical Applications of LIFU | Julie G. Pilitsis (United States of America) |
| 09:40 – 10:10 | Deep Brain Stimulation for TBI: From Animal Models to Human Trials | John Rolston (United States of America) |
Session 1640: Rapid Fire Session 13 — Shared Decision-Making and Patient Engagement in Neuromodulation (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 1, 10:40–11:15)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:40 – 10:45 | Patient Experiences of Shared Decision-Making for Restorative Multifidus Neurostimulation: Insights from Real-World Data and Implications for Patient Information Sessions | Jen Bridle (United Kingdom) |
| 10:45 – 10:50 | Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Evidence and Gap Map on Adherence to Outcome Frameworks | Lisa Goudman (Belgium) |
| 10:50 – 10:55 | Real-World SCS Utilization and Implant Status: Long-Term Results from a Multicenter, Consecutive Case Series | Jason Pope (United States of America) |
| 10:55 – 11:00 | Clustering Parkinson's Disease Patients to Guide Surgical Candidacy for Deep Brain Stimulation | Julie G. Pilitsis (United States of America) |
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Evaluating Patient–Provider Communication Quality in Chronic Pain Management: Validation of the PHCPCS in a Cohort | Kiran V. Patel (United States of America) |
Session 1650: Rapid Fire Session 14 — Optimizing DBS Therapy in Parkinson's Disease (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 2, 10:40–11:15)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:40 – 10:45 | Cognitive Outcomes 1-Year Post Motor Evoked Potentials-Guided DBS Surgery in a Parkinson's Disease Cohort | Allyster Klassen (Canada) |
| 10:45 – 10:50 | Predictors of Two-Year Quality-of-Life Outcomes Under Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease | Naoki Tani (Japan) |
| 10:50 – 10:55 | A Novel Short-Pulse Width Programming Strategy for Subthalamic Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease: A Double-Blind, Randomized Crossover Trial | Meysam Ghanbari Saray (Azerbaijan) |
| 10:55 – 11:00 | Implementation of the NeuroSphere Virtual Visit in a Real-World Setting as a New Standard for Remote DBS Programming | Manuel Tardáguila Serrano (Spain) |
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Stimulate Your Mind: Neuromodulation in Parkinson's Disease | Gregory Brown (United States of America) |
Session 1660: Rapid Fire Session 15 — Applied Spinal and Peripheral Neurostimulation (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 3, 10:40–11:15)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:40 – 10:45 | Energy (Charge per Second) Delivered by Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Devices Implanted with Combined Micro-Endoscopic and Ultrasound Guidance Versus Ultrasound Guidance Alone: An Observational Study | Arthur Voratanouvong (France) |
| 10:45 – 10:50 | One-Year Real-World Outcomes of Restorative Multifidus Neurostimulation for Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain: Experience from York Hospital | Harry Soar (United Kingdom) |
| 10:50 – 10:55 | Efficacy of Glial Cells Stimulation in Chronic Pelvic Pain: Case Series | Alfonso Mollo (Italy) |
| 10:55 – 11:00 | Efficacy of Sacral Root Neurostimulation in the Treatment of Postpartum Anal Incontinence | Viktor P. Kondratyev (Russian Federation) |
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Digital Twin for Non-Invasive Electrical Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in the Neck | Laureen Wegert (Germany) |
Session 1670: Breakout 01 — Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain (Breakout Session, Auditorium I, 11:15–12:45)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 – 11:30 | Mechanisms of Action of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain Waveforms for Chronic Pain | Eellan Sivanesan (United States of America) |
| 11:30 – 11:40 | Implications for Physical Examination, Diagnostic Studies, and Nerve Blocks | Ryan S. D'Souza (United States of America) |
| 11:40 – 11:55 | The Role of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain in Chronic Cancer and Non-Malignant Pain | Anuj Bhatia (Canada) |
| 11:55 – 12:10 | Debate: Trial or Not to Trial Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain (For) | Alaa Abd-Elsayed (United States of America) |
| 12:10 – 12:25 | Debate: Trial or Not to Trial Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain (Against) | Ryan S. D'Souza (United States of America) |
| 12:25 – 12:45 | Potential Use of Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Mechanical Knee Pain | Kenneth Chapman (United States of America) |
Session 1680: Breakout 02 — Focused Low Intensity Ultrasound for Psychiatric Disorders (Breakout Session, Auditorium II, 11:15–12:45)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 – 11:35 | LIFU Mechanisms of Action - Implications for Future Inquiry | Noah S. Philip (United States of America) |
| 11:35 – 11:55 | FUS Neuromodulation Targeting Nucleus Accumbens: A Transdiagnostic Approach to Craving, Compulsivity, and Behavioral Health | Ali Rezai (United States of America) |
| 11:55 – 12:15 | FUS Neuromodulation for Depression and Chronic Pain | Jan Kubanek (United States of America) |
| 12:15 – 12:35 | A Systematic Review of Focused Low Intensity Ultrasound for Psychiatric Disorders | Ahmed Raslan (United States of America) |
Session 1690: Breakout 03 — Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation (Breakout Session, Auditorium III + IV, 11:15–12:45)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 – 11:33 | Repetitive TMS for Stroke Motor Recovery: Advancing Toward Severity-Specific Therapies | Ela Plow (United States of America) |
| 11:33 – 11:51 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Stroke Recovery; Real World Evidence and Latest Advances | Jesse Dawson (United Kingdom) |
| 11:51 – 12:09 | Dorsal Root Stimulation Engages Excitatory and Inhibitory Circuits in the Spinal Cord to Improve Motor Function in Patients with Chronic Hemiplegia Post-Stroke | Douglas Weber (United States of America) |
| 12:09 – 12:27 | Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation for Lower Limb Walking | Julian Taylor (Spain) |
| 12:27 – 12:45 | Cerebellar Dentate Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation's Modulatory Effects on Cortical and Myogenic Activity in Patients with Chronic, Post-Stroke Upper-Extremity Impairment | Kenneth Baker (United States of America) |
Session 1700: Breakout 04 — Neuromodulation for Cardiovascular Disease (Breakout Session, Pavilion 3 (Room 3A+3B), 11:15–12:45)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 – 11:33 | Current Status of Spine Cord Stimulation for Refractory Angina | Kliment Gatzinsky (Sweden) |
| 11:33 – 11:51 | Rationale/Results of the Spine Cord Stimulation for Casospastic Angina Pectoris | Frank Wille (Netherlands) |
| 11:51 – 12:09 | Spinal Neuromodulation to Treat Arrhythmias | Siamak Salavatian (United States of America) |
| 12:09 – 12:27 | Clinical Sympathetic Neuromodulation for Cardiac Disease | Olujimi A. Ajijola (United States of America) |
| 12:27 – 12:45 | Translational Hurdles in Cardiac Neuromodulation: Challenges and Opportunities | David Paterson (United Kingdom) |
Session 1720: Lunch Symposium 03 (Supported Symposium, Pavilion 5, 13:00–14:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 – 13:10 | Introduction & Opening | Timothy R. Deer (United States of America) |
| 13:10 – 13:20 | BurstDR™ stimulation & FlexBurst360™ therapy | Dennis Patterson (United States of America) |
| 13:20 – 13:30 | NeuroSphere™ Virtual Clinic | Jenny Jennings (United Kingdom) |
| 13:30 – 13:40 | Proclaim™ DRG Therapy | Philipp Slotty (Germany) |
| 13:40 – 13:50 | Proclaim™ DRG Therapy | Case Studies | Pankaj Mehta (United States of America) |
| 13:50 – 14:00 | Closing | Timothy R. Deer (United States of America) |
Session 1730: Plenary Session 06 (Plenary, Auditorium I, 14:15–15:45)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 14:15 – 14:45 | tDCS in Depression: New Approaches and Opportunities | Marom Bikson (United States of America) |
| 14:45 – 15:15 | LIFU Neuromodulation in Depression and Anxiety: Lessons from a First-in-Human-Study | Noah S. Philip (United States of America) |
| 15:15 – 15:45 | Neuromodulation for PTSD | Jean-Philippe Langevin (United States of America) |
Session 1740: Giant of Neuromodulation and Champion of the INS Awards (Awards Ceremony, Auditorium I, 15:45–16:20)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 15:45 – 15:48 | Introduction | Konstantin Slavin (United States of America) |
| 15:48 – 15:50 | Champion of the International Neuromodulation Society Award - Presentation and Introduction | Sam Eldabe (United Kingdom) |
| 15:50 – 15:52 | Recipient: Dr. Eric Buchser | — |
| 15:52 – 15:54 | Champion of the International Neuromodulation Society Award - Introduction and Presentation | Maarten Moens (Belgium) |
| 15:54 – 15:56 | Recipient: Prof. Mike DeJongste | — |
| 15:56 – 16:06 | Giant of Neuromodulation Award - Introduction and Presentation | Christopher Gilligan (United States of America) |
| 16:06 – 16:16 | Recipient: Dr. Robert Levy | — |
Session 1760: Rapid Fire Session 16 — Neural Interfaces and Functional Modulation (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 1, 16:20–17:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:20 – 16:25 | Biodegradable and Reconfigurable Platform for Minimally Invasive, Large Area Brain Monitoring | Junseok Shim (Korea, Republic of) |
| 16:25 – 16:30 | Neural and Peripheral Modulation in Sensory Restoration: Effects of Bidirectional Prosthetic Interfaces on Body Representation and Oculomotor Physiology | Gurgen Soghoyan (Armenia) |
| 16:30 – 16:35 | Active Touch Training with Movement-Contingent Electrical Stimulation Enhances Tactile Sensitivity After Stroke | Maria Volodina (Russian Federation) |
| 16:35 – 16:40 | Diffusion Tensor Imaging Metrics and Subcortical Volumes as Non-Predictors of Axial Symptom Response to Subthalamic Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease | Emre Ünal (Turkey) |
| 16:40 – 16:45 | Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Postural Control Related Outcomes in Older Adults with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review | Jibrin S. Usman (Hong Kong PRC) |
Session 1770: Rapid Fire Session 17 — Evidence-Based Evaluation of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Therapies (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 2, 16:20–17:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:20 – 16:25 | Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Preliminary Evidence of Cortical Excitability Modulation | Gonzalo Fernandez Rizzoli (Spain) |
| 16:25 – 16:30 | Modulating Experimental Pain Perception with Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | David M. Gantz (United States of America) |
| 16:30 – 16:35 | Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in the Treatment of Psychiatric Conditions: A Systematic Review | Derek Fisk (Canada) |
| 16:35 – 16:40 | Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Scoping Review | Yiding Li (Singapore) |
| 16:40 – 16:45 | Personalized rTMS on the Superior Frontal Gyrus and Motor Area for Post-Stroke Aphasia: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial | Chien Chih Wang (Taiwan) |
Session 1780: Rapid Fire Session 18 — Programming, Waveforms, and Closed-Loop Control in Spinal Cord Stimulation (Rapid Fire E-Poster, Station 3, 16:20–17:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:20 – 16:25 | Assessment of Neural Activation Accuracy, Pain Relief and QoL in Patients with Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation (CL-SCS) Therapy | Karel Hanssens (Belgium) |
| 16:25 – 16:30 | Rapid and Significant Sensory Symptom Improvements During 10 kHz-SCS Trial Period | Rose P. Azalde (United States of America) |
| 16:30 – 16:35 | Continuous Burst Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Vascular Pain: A Retrospective Case Series of Seven Patients | Naoufel OUERCHEFANI (France) |
| 16:35 – 16:40 | Current Waveforms in Spinal Cord Stimulation and Their Impact in the Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy. | Roberto Gazzeri (Italy) |
Session 1790: Poster on Board Shift 02: @ and About Posters 05 (Highlight Poster Session, Highlight Area 1, 16:25–17:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:25 – 16:30 | The Impact of Reprogramming and Its Parameters on Sacral Neuromodulation Outcome: An Analysis of Predictor(s) of Treatment Failure | Nader A. Aldossary (Saudi Arabia) |
| 16:30 – 16:35 | Use of Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope for Prevention of Implantable Neurostimulation Devices Infection | Jennifer Robinson (United Kingdom) |
| 16:35 – 16:40 | Reducing the Socioeconomic and Emotional Impact of Attending Outpatient Appointments for Routine Spinal Cord Stimulation Follow-Up. A Service Evaluation Based on a Patient Survey. | Cameron Struthers (United Kingdom) |
| 16:40 – 16:45 | NetZero Deep Brain Stimulation: A Carbon Footprint Minimisation Audit and Environmental Impact Analysis | Teresa Scott (United Kingdom) |
| 16:45 – 16:50 | Multifunctional Hierarchically Restructured Antibacterial Electrodes for Neurostimulation Applications: Electrochemical, Antibacterial, and Manufacturing Perspectives | Shahram Amini (United States of America) |
Session 1800: Poster on Board Shift 02: @ and About Posters 06 (Highlight Poster Session, Highlight Area 2, 16:25–17:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:25 – 16:30 | Comparing the Effectiveness of Nucleoplasty and Intradiscal Ozone Therapy on Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Double-Blinded Controlled Study | Mustafa Kılıç (Turkey) |
| 16:30 – 16:35 | Pulsed Radiofrequency on Dorsal Root Ganglia in Lumbar Radicular Pain Enhances the Effectiveness of Peridural Adhesiolysis: A Randomized Double-Blind Study | Giuseppe Calcarella (Italy) |
| 16:35 – 16:40 | Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Occupational Stress and Burnout Reduction in Higher Education Faculty | Paulo A. Chaló (Portugal) |
| 16:40 – 16:45 | Deep Generative Framework for MRI Repair in TES Workflows | Borja Mercadal (Spain) |
| 16:45 – 16:50 | Does Grey Matter? Realistic and Open-Source Head and Neck Model with Spinal Grey Matter for Electric Field Simulations | Catarina S. Baptista (Portugal) |
Session 1810: Poster on Board Shift 02: @ and About Posters 07 (Highlight Poster Session, Highlight Area 3, 16:25–17:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:25 – 16:30 | Stimulation Sensations During Magnetic Resonance Imaging Examinations Not Necessarily Associated with Neurostimulator | Marco Reining (Germany) |
| 16:30 – 16:35 | Patient Experience with Open Loop vs Closed Loop Multi-Waveform Spinal Cord Stimulation | Ashish Gulve (United Kingdom) |
| 16:35 – 16:40 | Long-Term Study of an SCS System with Multiphase Stimulation and Remote Device Management: Interim 24-Month Results | Marc A. Russo (Australia) |
| 16:40 – 16:45 | Long-Term Trajectories of Chronic Pain Patients Treated with Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Latent Class Trajectory Analysis | Amine Ounajim (France) |
| 16:45 – 16:50 | A Novel Supragluteal Oblique Incision Technique for IPG Placement: Reduced Pocket Pain and Improved Outcomes | Girish V. Vajramani (United Kingdom) |
Session 1820: Poster on Board Shift 02: @ and About Posters 08 (Highlight Poster Session, Highlight Area 4, 16:25–17:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 16:25 – 16:30 | Demographics and Adoption Patterns of a Novel AI-Enabled 10kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation System in the US Population | Usman Latif (United States of America) |
| 16:30 – 16:35 | Predicting UPDRS-III Motor Scores from Parkinson Disease Patient Clinical Notes Using Natural Language Processing Models | Julie G. Pilitsis (United States of America) |
| 16:35 – 16:40 | Early Demographics and Pain Relief Using a Novel iQ-Enabled 10kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation System in Europe | Faycal E. Majdoub (Germany) |
| 16:40 – 16:45 | Neural Panel Study: Interim Analysis of a Next-Generation, Automated Programming Platform with Advanced Sensing Technology | Jan Willem Kallewaard (Netherlands) |
| 16:45 – 16:50 | KAINETIC Study: A Holistic, AI-Powered Framework for Objective Chronic Pain Assessment | DAVID DICKERSON (United States of America) |
Session 1830: Oral Poster Presentations 09 — PNS for Chronic Pain (Oral Presentations, Auditorium I, 17:00–18:30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 17:00 – 17:10 | Percutaneous Neuromodulation Versus Exercises Therapy in Neck Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial. | Manuel Saavedra-Hernández (Spain) |
| 17:10 – 17:20 | Investigating Biophysical Mechanisms of Temporal Interference and kHz Stimulation: Peripheral Nerve and 'In-Vitro' Invertebrate Models. | David S. Rose (Czech Republic) |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Cross-Species Non-Invasive Neuromodulation of the Hippocampus: Unlocking Brain Plasticity Through Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation | Liyi Chen (Belgium) |
| 17:30 – 17:40 | Transforaminal Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation: A Novel Approach for Intractable Neuropathic Pain – A Case Series | Giuseppe Calcarella (Italy) |
| 17:40 – 17:50 | Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Sacroiliac Joint Pain – 12 Months Results of a Prospective Randomized Multicenter Study | Simon Bayerl (Germany) |
| 17:50 – 18:00 | Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Refractory Mechanical Knee Pain: Interim Outcomes from an Investigator-Initiated IDE Feasibility Study | Kenneth Chapman (United States of America) |
| 18:00 – 18:10 | Targeted Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Chronic Post-Surgical Low Back Pain: A Prospective, Multicenter Study with 24-Month Outcomes | Meysam Ghanbari Saray (Azerbaijan) |
| 18:10 – 18:20 | Clinical Efficacy of Pulsed Shortwave Therapy on Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Pain: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial | Raymond Chou (United States of America) |
| 18:20 – 18:30 | Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Knee Pain After Total Knee Replacement: A 12 Month Retrospective Study | Earl Kilbride (United States of America) |
Session 1840: Oral Poster Presentations 10 — Neurostimulation for Neuropsychiatric Disorders II (Oral Presentations, Auditorium II, 17:00–18:30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 17:00 – 17:10 | Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Differentially Modulates Superficial and Deep Cerebellar Neuronal Activity in Rats | Haorun Huang (Belgium) |
| 17:10 – 17:20 | Dual-Target Nucleus Accumbens–ALIC Stimulation Alleviates Autism-Related Deficits in MECP2 Mutant Monkeys | Weiliang Hou (China) |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Suppression of Pathological Oscillations with Transcranial Focused Ultrasound | John Eraifej (United Kingdom) |
| 17:30 – 17:40 | Revisiting the Role of S1 in Acute Pain Perception Using Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) | Oury Monchi (Canada) |
| 17:40 – 17:50 | Accelerated Electroencephalogram (EEG) Guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (eTMS) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Veterans and First Responders | Matthew S. Sherwood (United States of America) |
| 17:50 – 18:00 | Biological Effects of tSMS-Like Magnetic Fields on Glioblastoma Cells in Vitro: Insights for Adjunctive NIBS in Brain Cancer | Millijoy Dennise M. Villanueva (Australia) |
| 18:00 – 18:10 | Personalised, Connectome-Guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Selectively Modulates Functional Network Connectivity in Post-Concussive Syndrome | Nasser Bouhalassa (Switzerland) |
| 18:10 – 18:20 | High-Frequency rTMS Modulates Automatic Alcohol Approach Tendencies: A Neurophysiological Investigation | Adarsh K. Verma (India) |
| 18:20 – 18:30 | Invasive or Non-Invasive? Transversal or Longitudinal? Comparing Spinal Cord Direct Current Stimulation Modalities in a Computational Mouse Model of ALS | Leonor De Oliveira Pires (Portugal) |
Session 1850: Oral Poster Presentations 11 — Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation (Oral Presentations, Auditorium III + IV, 17:00–18:30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 17:00 – 17:10 | Neuroimaging-Guided Magnetic Stimulation Targeting Naming Task Activation to Improve Language Recovery After Stroke: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial | Haozheng Li (China) |
| 17:10 – 17:20 | Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Upper Limb Flexor Spasticity in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial | Shu Mei Yang (Taiwan) |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Cortical Reorganization and Motor Recovery After Spinal Cord Stimulation in Spinal Cord Injury: A Functional MRI Study | Luigi Albano (Italy) |
| 17:30 – 17:40 | Enhancing Motor Recovery in Post-Traumatic Sciatic Neuropathy: A Randomized Trial of Neurolysis with Versus Without Peripheral Nerve Stimulation | Viktor P. Kondratyev (Russian Federation) |
| 17:40 – 17:50 | Can Intrafascicular Biphasic Stimulation Rival Mechanical Stimulation in Eliciting Naturalistic Tactile Sensation? | Xiaohong Sui (China) |
| 17:50 – 18:00 | Impact of Stimulation Frequency on Evoked Compound Action Potentials in Spinal Cord Injury | Disa Sullivan (United States of America) |
| 18:00 – 18:10 | Implant BCI Enables At-Home, Closed-Loop Hand Rehabilitation: A Single-Subject Study | Liang Chen (China) |
| 18:10 – 18:20 | Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Promoting Early Consciousness Recovery After Severe Brain Injury in the ICU | Marie Vitello (Belgium) |
| 18:20 – 18:30 | Harmonic Measures from Wearable Sensors Can Quantify Improvements in Motor Control After Cervical Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Neuromodulation in Traumatic Tetraplegia | Maya G. Panisset (Australia) |
Session 1860: Oral Poster Presentations 12 — Cardiac, GI and GU Neuromodulation (Oral Presentations, Pavilion 3 (Room 3A+3B), 17:00–18:30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 17:00 – 17:10 | Optogenetic Silencing of Satellite Glial Cells in Stellate Ganglia Attenuates Cardiac Sympathetic Overactivation and Suppresses Ventricular Arrhythmias in Heart Failure | Yulong Li (United States of America) |
| 17:10 – 17:20 | National Joint Cardiology and Neuromodulation Multidisciplinary Service for Refractory Angina Management. | Kavita Poply (United Kingdom) |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Selective Vagus Nerve Stimulation of Cardiac Efferent Activity in Humans for the Treatment of Heart Failure | Nicole Thompson (United Kingdom) |
| 17:30 – 17:40 | From Skin to Stem: Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Modulates Brainstem Neurocircuitry in Functional Dyspepsia | Federica Goffi (Italy) |
| 17:40 – 17:50 | Bioelectronic Monitoring of the Enteric Nervous System: Foundations for Neuromodulation | Amparo Güemes (United Kingdom) |
| 17:50 – 18:00 | Analysis of Factors Influencing Clinical Decision-Making Following Stage I Sacral Neuromodulation: A Single-Center Retrospective Study | Li Lu (China) |
| 18:00 – 18:10 | Spinal Cord Stimulation Attenuates Ischemic Hypersynchrony and Reconfigures Chemosensory Spinal Networks in a Porcine Model | Siamak Salavatian (United States of America) |
| 18:10 – 18:20 | SCS Is Equally Effective for Lumbar Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome Regardless of Location of Pain Predominance: A National Multicentre Study | Sean C. Martin (Ireland) |
| 18:20 – 18:30 | Effectiveness of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation in Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Systematic Review | Mert Sabıroğlu (Turkey) |
Session 1910: Restoration vs. Enhancement in Neuromodulation: Where Should We Draw the Line? (Scientific Parallel Session, Auditorium I, 18:35–19:30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 18:35 – 18:50 | The Potential Use of Neuromodulation to Produce Super Normal Function | Andres M. Lozano (Canada) |
| 18:50 – 19:10 | Debate: Neuromodulation Ethical Issues Should Not Impact the Progress of Neuromodulation Research and Therapy: Pursuing Supra-Normal Outcomes | Laura Y. Cabrera (United States of America) |
| 19:10 – 19:30 | Debate: Neuromodulation Therapies Should Be Limited to Restoring Normal Function | George Ibrahim (Canada) |
Session 1920: Advancing Global Neuromodulation Education: Building Access, Addressing Financial Barriers, and Knowledge Disparities (Scientific Parallel Session, Auditorium III + IV, 18:35–19:30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 18:35 – 18:40 | Introduction | — |
| 18:40 – 19:30 | Panel Discussion | Preeti P. Doshi (India); Paresh K. Doshi (India); Kliment Gatzinsky (Sweden); Fabián C. Piedimonte (Argentina) |
Session 1930: Meet the Expert Roundtables (Roundtables, Pavilion 5, 18:35–19:30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 18:35 | Intrathecal drug delivery | Salim Hayek (United States of America) |
| 18:35 | Surgical tips and tricks for best placement of percutaneous and paddle SCS and intrathecal pumps | Julie G. Pilitsis (United States of America) |
| 18:35 | Low intensity focused ultrasound neuromodulation | Noah S. Philip (United States of America) |
| 18:35 | Interventional management of chronic mechanical low back pain | Sam Eldabe (United Kingdom) |
| 18:35 | Clinical application of noninvasive electrical brain stimulation | Leigh Charvet (United States of America) |
| 18:35 | Best practices for deep brain stimulation | James J. Fitzgerald (United Kingdom) |
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Session 1940: Breakout 01 — Biomarkers for Neuromodulation in Chronic Pain (Breakout Session, Auditorium I, 09:00–10:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:20 | Outcome Measures That Matter: Rethinking Success in Neuromodulation | Rod S. Taylor (United Kingdom) |
| 09:20 – 09:40 | Predictive Biomarkers for Neuromodulation | Lisa Goudman (Belgium) |
| 09:40 – 09:50 | Debate: Trial for Spine Cord Stimulation (For) | David A. Provenzano (United States of America) |
| 09:50 – 10:00 | Debate: Trial for Spine Cord Stimulation (Against) | Sam Eldabe (United Kingdom) |
Session 1950: Breakout 02 — Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Non-Pain Applications (Breakout Session, Auditorium II, 09:00–10:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:20 | Effect of Transcutaneous Cervical Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Declarative and Working Memory in Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | J. Douglas Bremner (United States of America) |
| 09:20 – 09:40 | Effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation on the Comorbid Depression and Cognitive Functions in Patients with Epilepsy | Anna Feygina (Russian Federation) |
| 09:40 – 10:00 | Vagal Nerve Stimulation as a Promising Tool in the Improvement of Cognitive Functions in AD Patients | Adam Broncel (Poland) |
Session 1960: Breakout 03 — Neuromodulation for Neuropsychiatric Disorders 2 (Breakout Session, Auditorium III + IV, 09:00–10:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:20 | Using Corticocortical Evoked Potentials to Map and Modulate Psychiatric Circuits | David Darrow (United States of America) |
| 09:20 – 09:40 | Comprehensive Therapeutic Benefit of Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression: Findings from the RECOVER Trial | Charles R. Conway (United States of America) |
| 09:40 – 10:00 | Invasive Cognitive-Control Targeting for Treatment-Resistant Depression and OCD | Alik Widge (United States of America) |
Session 1970: Breakout 04 — tDCS for Depression (Breakout Session, Pavilion 3 (Room 3A+3B), 09:00–10:00)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:20 | Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation: From Treatment to Enhancement | Albino J. Oliveira-Maia (Portugal) |
| 09:20 – 09:40 | High-Capacity (6+ mA) Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation | Marom Bikson (United States of America) |
| 09:40 – 10:00 | From Clinic to Home: Optimizing tDCS for Real-World Impact | Leigh Charvet (United States of America) |
Session 1990: Oral Poster Presentations 13 — Biomarkers of Neuromodulation (Oral Presentations, Auditorium I, 10:30–11:30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 – 10:40 | Biomarkers for Pain Intensity in Chronic Pain and Neuromodulation: A Systematic Review and Multilevel Meta-Analysis | Lisa Goudman (Belgium) |
| 10:40 – 10:50 | Evaluation of Biomarkers from Probabilistic Mapping to Predict the Effect of Deep Brain Stimulation | Teresa Nordin (Sweden) |
| 10:50 – 11:00 | Electroencephalography Network Biomarkers Predicting Clinical Outcomes of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Hayom Kim (Korea, Republic of) |
| 11:00 – 11:10 | Neural Fingerprints of Symptom Dimensions in Intracranial Limbic Recordings: Toward Personalized Neuromodulation Strategies | Anusha Allawala (United States of America) |
| 11:10 – 11:20 | Resting Motor Threshold Predicts Response to Rehabilitation + rTMS in Progressive MS | Letizia Turchi (Italy) |
Session 2000: Oral Poster Presentations 14 — Advances in Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain (Oral Presentations, Auditorium II, 10:30–11:30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 – 10:40 | Nociceptive Chronic Low Back Pain Treated by Ultra Low Frequency Neuromodulation: First-in-Human Results | Marc A. Russo (Australia) |
| 10:40 – 10:50 | Proactive Remote Monitoring Supports Long-Term Optimization of Spinal Cord Stimulation: 24-Month Real-World Results | Jason Pope (United States of America) |
| 10:50 – 11:00 | Remote SCS Management Reduces Patient Burdens and Improves Care: Interim 24-Month Study Results | Marc A. Russo (Australia) |
| 11:00 – 11:10 | Optimal Dose-Response and Patient-Reported Outcomes in CRPS Treated with ECAP Controlled Closed-Loop SCS | Eline A. Van Lange (Netherlands) |
| 11:10 – 11:20 | Intraoperative Fast Acting Subperception Stimulation as a Predictor of Long-Term Efficacy in Spinal Cord Stimulation: Toward a Single-Stage Implantation Strategy. | José Francisco Paz Solís (Spain) |
| 11:20 – 11:30 | Outcomes of a Novel Algorithm for Management of IPG Site Pain in Patients with Spinal Cord Stimulators Implanted for Chronic Neuropathic Pain | Vishal Varshney (Canada) |
Session 2010: Oral Poster Presentations 15 — Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders II (Oral Presentations, Auditorium III + IV, 10:30–11:30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 – 10:40 | Effect of Movement on Subthalamic High-Frequency Oscillations Evoked by Deep-Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease | Valentina Zapata Amaya (United States of America) |
| 10:40 – 10:50 | Utilization Status and Equity of Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease: A Large-Scale Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey | Shu Wang (China) |
| 10:50 – 11:00 | Real-World Clinical and Safety Outcomes from a Prospective, Multicenter Deep Brain Stimulation Registry of Essential Tremor Patients | Jan Vesper (Germany) |
| 11:00 – 11:10 | Timing and Prognostic Factors for Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease Patients with Deep Brain Stimulation: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Multicenter 10-Year Experience | Shu Wang (China) |
| 11:10 – 11:20 | Deep Brain Stimulation of the Ventral Posterolateral Nucleus and Posterior Insula for Central Post-Stroke Pain: A Clinical and Electrophysiological Study | Xin Zhang (China) |
| 11:20 – 11:30 | Neuromodulation via Subdural Cortical Stimulation Improves Hand Function in Chronic Stroke Using a First-in-Human Fully-Implantable Recording and Stimulation System | Jeffrey Herron (United States of America) |
Session 2020: Oral Poster Presentations 16 — Neurostimulation for Other Psychiatric Disorders (Oral Presentations, Pavilion 3 (Room 3A+3B), 10:30–11:30)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 – 10:40 | Investigating Theta–Gamma Peak Stimulation Effects on Speech Motor Adaptation | Birtan Demirel (United Kingdom) |
| 10:40 – 10:50 | Personalised, Connectome-Guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Normalises Abnormal Connectivity in Anxiety Disorders and Correlates with Clinical Improvement | Jelia ISSA (Switzerland) |
| 10:50 – 11:00 | Safety and Efficacy of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Updated Systematic Review, Meta Analysis. | Hany Atwan (Egypt) |
| 11:00 – 11:10 | Modulation of the Insular Cortex by Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Preliminary Evidence from Concurrent Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Daphne Citherlet (Canada) |
Session 2080: Closing Plenary (Plenary, Auditorium I, 11:35–12:45)
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:35 – 11:55 | A Streaming Brain-to-Voice Neuroprosthesis to Restore Naturalistic Communication | David Brandman (United States of America) |
| 11:55 – 12:20 | Novel Brain Computer Interface Technologies | Douglas Weber (United States of America) |
| 12:20 – 12:45 | The Future of AI and Neuromodulation | Dirk De Ridder (New Zealand) |
