Holger Rothkegel

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Holger Rothkegel is a prominent figure in the field of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), with a particular focus on the development and characterization of advanced coil designs for neuromodulation. His key research areas include the physics of induced electric fields in the brain and the optimization of TMS coils for targeted neural stimulation. Rothkegel’s major contribution is his pioneering work on the H-coil, a deep TMS coil designed to reach deeper brain structures than conventional figure-of-eight coils. His seminal 2009 paper, "H-coil: Induced electric field properties and input/output curves on healthy volunteers, comparison with a standard figure-of-eight coil," has garnered over 40 citations, establishing a foundational benchmark for deep TMS research. This study not only mapped the electric field properties of the H-coil but also provided critical input/output curves, demonstrating its efficacy and safety in healthy volunteers. Rothkegel’s work has significantly advanced the clinical potential of TMS for treating neurological and psychiatric conditions, making him a key contributor to the evolution of non-invasive brain stimulation technologies.