Winn Hartford

Neurosciences Institute, Stanford University

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Winn Hartford is a leading researcher in the field of noninvasive brain stimulation, with a primary focus on developing open-source tools to enhance the precision and accessibility of neuronavigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Their major contribution is the creation of NaviNIBS, a comprehensive and open-source software toolbox designed to overcome the limitations of commercial neuronavigation systems, which often lack the flexibility and extensibility needed for advanced research applications. This work, published in 2024 and 2025, has already garnered significant attention, accumulating 3 citations in its first year—a strong indicator of its immediate impact on the field. By providing a freely available, customizable platform for image-guided TMS targeting, Hartford is democratizing access to high-precision brain stimulation, enabling more researchers to conduct rigorous, reproducible studies. Their dedication to open science and tool development positions them as a key figure in advancing the methodological standards of noninvasive brain stimulation research, making their work essential reading for any student or researcher aiming to improve the accuracy and reliability of their neuromodulation experiments.