Welcome to the NIBSiNDD Network
Advancing Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The Noninvasive Brain Stimulation in NeuroDevelopmental Disorders (NIBSiNDD) Network is a global collaborative initiative dedicated to advancing research and clinical applications of noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques. Our mission is to elevate the quality of NIBS research in the neurodevelopmental disorders field and improve the lives of individuals affected by these conditions through effective NIBS interventions. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative research, and enhanced clinical practices, we aim to harness the potential of NIBS modalities such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), and emerging technologies.
About the NIBSiNDD Network
The NIBSiNDD Network is committed to transforming the landscape of neurodevelopmental disorder treatment and research through noninvasive brain stimulation. Our mission is to:
- Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Bring together researchers, clinicians, and experts from diverse fields to share knowledge and drive innovation.
- Promote Innovative Research: Advance the scientific understanding of NIBS and its applications in neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Enhance Clinical Practices: Develop evidence-based protocols to improve therapeutic outcomes for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
NIBS refers to a set of techniques that modulate brain activity without invasive procedures. These include:
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): Uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific brain regions.
- Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (tES): Applies low-intensity electrical currents to influence neural activity.
Emerging Modalities: Includes novel approaches like focused ultrasound and other cutting-edge technologies.
The NIBSiNDD Network is proud to unite a diverse group of leading experts at different career stages in neuroscience, neurology, psychology, engineering and related fields. Below is a list of our esteemed members and their affiliations (in alphabetical order):
Dr. Igor D. Bandeira
Stanford University, USA
Prof. Stephan Bender
University Hospital Cologne, Germany
Prof. Marom Bikson
The City University of New York, USA
Prof. Andre Brunoni
University of São Paulo, Brazil
Prof. Miguel Castelo-Branco
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
Prof. Roi Cohen Kadosh
University of Surrey, UK
Dr. Floriana Costanzo
Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Italy
Prof. Paul Croarkin
Mayo Clinic, USA
Dr. Pushpal Desarkar
CAMH, University of Toronto, Canada
Dr. Katherine Dyke
University of Nottingham, UK
Prof. Simon Eickhoff
Heinrich-Heine University, Germany
Prof. Peter Enticott
Deakin University, Australia
Prof. Paul Fitzgerald
Australian National University, Australia
Prof. Gesa Hartwigsen
Leipzig University, Germany
Prof. Julian Koenig
University of Cologne, Germany
Prof. Davide Martino
University of Calgary, Canada
Prof. Deny Menghini
Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Italy
Dr. Fatemeh Mirfazeli
Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Dr. Vera Moliadze
University of Kiel, Germany
Prof. Michael Nitsche
IfADo, Germany
Dr. Lindsay Oberman
National Institute of Mental Health, USA
Prof. Michael Siniatchkin
Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Germany
Prof. Axel Thielscher
Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
Prof. Carmelo Vicario
University of Messina, Italy
Dr. Jasper Vöckel
University Hospital Cologne, Germany
Dr. Miles Wischnewski
University of Groningen, Netherlands
Prof. Carsten Wolters
University of Münster, Germany
Prof. Tino Zähle
Otto-von-Guericke- University, Germany
Prof. Abraham Zangen
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Dr. Mohammad Ali Salehinejad
Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Germany
IfADo, Germany
Role: Director
Dr. Zahra Vaziri
Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Germany
Role: Executive manager
Dr. Ali Fathi Jouzdani
Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences, Iran
Role: Organizing assistant
Get Involved
We are always seeking partners for our multicenter studies and collaborative projects, especially from researchers with relevant work from Asia to enhance our network diversity. Reach out to discuss potential research opportunities.
Network Publications: [TBD].
NIBS and NDD Overview: Learn more about TMS, tES, and other NIBS techniques via online tutorials and leading publications.
Relevant publications (Below list is arbitrary):
NDD (prevalence and neuroimaging studies)
- Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) – study 2021 [link]
- Neurodevelopmental disorders [link]
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [link]
- Autism spectrum disorder [link]
- Developmental coordination disorder: A review and update [link]
- Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders [link]
- Toward Systems Neuroscience of ADHD: A Meta-Analysis of 55 fMRI Studies [link]
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of the fMRI investigation of autism spectrum disorders [link]
- Shared and Specific Neural Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of 243 Task-Based Functional MRI Studies [link]
NIBS
- Studying and modifying brain function with non-invasive brain stimulation [link]
- Non-invasive magnetic stimulation of human motor cortex [link]
- Neurocognitive, physiological, and biophysical effects of transcranial alternating current stimulation [link]
- Using noise for the better: The effects of transcranial random noise stimulation on the brain and behavior [link]
- Safety of transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation: A systematic review of the state of knowledge from both human and animal studies [link]
- Low intensity transcranial electric stimulation: Safety, ethical, legal regulatory and application guidelines [link]
- Safety of noninvasive brain stimulation in children [link] [video abstract]
- The neuroethics of non-invasive brain stimulation [link]
NIBS in NDD
- A systematic review of randomized controlled trials on efficacy and safety of transcranial direct current stimulation in major neurodevelopmental disorders: ADHD, autism, and dyslexia [link]
- Treatment Response of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Intellectually Capable Youth and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [link]
- A Systematic Review of the Safety and Tolerability of Theta Burst Stimulation in Children and Adolescents [link]
- A network meta-analysis of non-invasive brain stimulation interventions for autism spectrum disorder: Evidence from randomized controlled trials [link]
- The use of noninvasive brain stimulation techniques to improve reading difficulties in dyslexia: A systematic review [link]
- Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for the Rehabilitation of Children and Adolescents With Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Systematic Review [link]
- Transcranial random noise stimulation combined with cognitive training for treating ADHD: a randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial [link]
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation vs Sham for the Treatment of Inattention in Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder [link]
- Effects of transcranial pulse stimulation on autism spectrum disorder: a double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial [link]
- tDCS in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry [link]
Contact Us
For inquiries, membership applications, or collaboration opportunities, please reach out:
Email: msalehinejad@ukaachen.de
Address: Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics, and Psychotherapy, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
