Improving Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) for deep brain stimulation

Funder	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Recipient Organization	Imperial College London
Country	United Kingdom
Start Date	Oct 06, 2024
End Date	Oct 05, 2030
Duration	2,190 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Supervisor
Data Source	UKRI Gateway to Research
Grant ID	`2930077`

Grant Description

Effective and focal non-invasive deep brain stimulation using TUS is possible through accurate modelling of the head and focusing of the ultrasound through the skull to target specific nuclei.

We have developed a method for producing personalised acoustic lenses based on the participant's MRI scans, k-Wave computational model, and a simulation of the ultrasound field.

In this project, we aim to improve TUS modelling to reach more challenging brain areas (through thick areas of the skull) by using small arrays of transducers. Our main target of interest is the cerebellum.