Michel J. A. M. van Putten

Medisch Spectrum Twente, University of Twente

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Michel J. A. M. van Putten is a leading researcher in the field of non-invasive brain stimulation, with a primary focus on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and its integration with electroencephalography (EEG). His work centers on understanding cortical excitability and the delicate balance between excitation and inhibition in the human brain. A major contribution is his investigation into the spatial precision of TMS, demonstrating through his highly cited 2018 work (41 citations) that accurate coil positioning is critical for reliable single and paired-pulse TMS measurements at the subject level. He further advanced the field by characterizing the spatiotemporal dynamics of TMS-evoked EEG responses (2020, 22 citations), providing novel insights into how inhibitory and excitatory networks interact. Van Putten has also made important strides in clinical methodology, notably validating the repeatability of long intracortical inhibition measures in healthy subjects (2016, 16 citations), a crucial step for using TMS in longitudinal studies of neurological disorders. His research is essential for improving the reliability and clinical utility of TMS as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool.