【演講公告】1/9 英國惠康信託金獎助青年研究員/牛津大學實驗心理學系 黃飛揚 研究員蒞臨系上演講，歡迎踴躍出席。

📌 講題：
穿顱超音波腦刺激術之基礎原理與應用
Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Stimulation: Biological Mechanisms and Applications

📌 講者：
黃飛揚 Fei-Yang Huang
Wellcome Early-Career Research Fellow
Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford
英國惠康信託基金獎助青年研究員／牛津大學實驗心理學系

📌 時間：
2026 / 01 / 09（五）03:00 pm – 05:00 pm

📌 地點：
成大社會科學院北棟 2 樓 心理學系階梯教室

📌 演講語言：
英文（English presentation）

📌 大綱Abstract:
Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Stimulation (tFUS) is an emerging, non-invasive neuromodulation technique distinguished by its high spatial precision and ability to reach deep brain structures. Compared to established methods such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS), tFUS offers unique advantages in spatial resolution, depth of penetration, and exceptional safety profile, positioning it as a promising tool for both basic neuroscience and clinical translation.
This talk will survey the current understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying tFUS-induced modulation of neural activity, highlighting evidence from both animal and human studies. We will discuss how tFUS can influence cognitive, sensory, and affective processes, and its potential therapeutic applications in neurological and psychiatric disorders.
A key focus will be the role of nonhuman primates as a crucial translational model, bridging fundamental neurophysiological insights with human clinical research. Their use enables validation of stimulation parameters, targeting precision, behavioral effects, and safety regulation—essential steps in advancing tFUS from experimental investigations toward effective human therapeutics.