Robert Chen

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Robert Chen is a leading figure in clinical neurophysiology and non-invasive brain stimulation, with a career dedicated to advancing both the safety and application of these technologies. His most impactful contribution is the landmark 2020 expert guideline on the safety and recommendations for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which has amassed over 1,470 citations. This consensus paper, endorsed by the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN), serves as the essential, updated ethical and regulatory framework for researchers and clinicians worldwide, ensuring the responsible use of TMS in healthy subjects and patient populations. Beyond safety, Chen is pioneering the next frontier of neuromodulation. His recent work explores the feasibility of focused ultrasound (TUS) for deep brain stimulation in patients with implanted devices, addressing critical ex-vivo thermal and targeting challenges. This research bridges a vital gap, potentially unlocking a non-invasive alternative for modulating deep brain circuits. Through his synthesis of rigorous safety protocols and innovative therapeutic applications, Robert Chen continues to shape the future of clinical neurostimulation.

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1. 1
   Safety and recommendations for TMS use in healthy subjects and patient populations, with updates on training, ethical and regulatory issues: Expert Guidelines

   1,471 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Toward focused ultrasound neuromodulation in deep brain stimulator implanted patients: Ex-vivo thermal, kinetic and targeting feasibility assessment

   20 citations · 2022

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