Jeff Grab

University of Calgary, University of Alberta

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Dr. Jeff Grab is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of developmental neuroscience and non-invasive brain stimulation, whose work is reshaping our understanding of motor cortex plasticity in children. His primary research focuses on the development and application of robotic transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) mapping and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to probe and modulate motor cortex function in the developing brain. Dr. Grab’s major contribution lies in overcoming the unique technical and physiological challenges of applying these techniques to pediatric populations, demonstrating that precise, robot-assisted mapping can reliably interrogate motor cortex physiology and plasticity in children. His landmark 2018 study, "Robotic TMS mapping of motor cortex in the developing brain" (39 citations), established a foundational methodology for this work. By showing that non-invasive modulation can improve motor learning in young subjects—a finding previously limited to adults—Dr. Grab has opened new avenues for understanding neurodevelopmental disorders and designing targeted interventions. His work is not only technically innovative but also clinically promising, offering a safe, scalable approach to studying brain development and plasticity in vivo.