
Presentations and Publications
Presentations
SfN Global Connectome - January 11-13, 2021
Watson, M. Neural Mechanisms and Predictors of Response to Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Transdiagnostic Approach. Poster presented at the sfn virtual conference
Sixth Brain Stimulation and Imaging Meeting, Espoo, Finland, 2020
Desforges, M. (2020). TMS–EEG as a measure of the intermittent theta-burst stimulation mechanism in the prefrontal cortex. Communication orale lors du 6èmeBrain Stimulation and Imaging Meeting, Espoo, Finlande. (Présentation faite en ligne en raison de la pandémie COVID-19). Disponible à l’adresse : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFyCMgsU5kA&list=PLYB-5N1OpZMpF1aI8FopfouIe8h8dBPGZ&inde x=3
Department of Psychiatry Research Day 2020, University of Ottawa
DRODGE, J. Exploring the relationship between prefrontal cortex plasticity, cortical thickness and memory ability using a neurostimulation and neuroimaging approach. Department of Psychiatry Research Day 2020, University of Ottawa, Ottawa Canada. Date: 2020/10 Poster
Gebara, A. A naturalistic trial comparing the efficacy of uni-and bi-lateral theta burst stimulation in treating major depression, a study protocol. Department of Psychiatry Research Day 2020, University of Ottawa, Ottawa Canada. Date: 2020/10 Poster
BrainBox Initiative conference 2020
Awarded best poster presentation
DRODGE, J., Turner, O., Gu, F., Desforges, M. Tremblay, S., & Guimond, S. Investigating the link between prefrontal cortex plasticity, cortical thickness and memory ability: a multimodal approach. Brainbox Initiative Virtual Conference 2020, Brainbox Ltd, Cardiff United Kingdom. Date: 2020/09 Poster
Broomfield, A. A naturalistic trial comparing the efficacy of uni-and bi-lateral theta burst stimulation in treating major depression, a study protocol. Brainbox Initiative Virtual Conference 2020, Brainbox Ltd, Cardiff United Kingdom. Date: 2020/09 Poster
Jani, I. (2020). Prefrontal theta burst stimulation modulates metabolic activity in the core depression network. Brainbox Initiative Virtual Conference 2020, Brainbox Ltd, Cardiff United Kingdom. Date: 2020/09 Poster

Publications
Publications
Arthur R. Chaves, Hannah Kenny, Nicholas J. Snow, Ryan W. Pretty, Michelle Ploughman. Title: Sex-specific disruption in corticospinal excitability and hemispheric (a)symmetry in multiple sclerosis. Journal: Brain Research.
Arthur R. Chaves, Nicholas J. Snow, Lynsey R. Alcock, and Michelle Ploughman. Title: Probing the Brain–Body Connection Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): Validating a Promising Tool to Provide Biomarkers of Neuroplasticity and Central Nervous System Function. Journal: Brain Sciences (MDPI). https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci11030384
Arthur R. Chaves, Augustine J. Devasahayam, Morten Riemenschneider, Ryan W. Pretty, Michelle Ploughman. Title: walking training enhances corticospinal excitability in progressive Multiple Sclerosis – a pilot study. Journal: Frontiers in Neurology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2020.00422
Arthur R. Chaves, Augustine J. Devasahayam, Liam P. Kelly, Ryan W. Pretty, Michelle Ploughman. Title: Exercise-induced brain excitability changes in progressive multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. Journal: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1097/NPT.0000000000000308
Arthur R. Chaves, Liam P. Kelly, Craig S. Moore, Mark Stefanelli, and Michelle Ploughman. Title: Prolonged cortical silent period is related to poor fitness and fatigue, but not tumor necrosis factor, in Multiple Sclerosis. Journal: Clinical Neurophysiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinph.2018.12.015
Augustine J Devasahayam, Arthur R Chaves, Wendy O Lasisi, Marie E Curtis, Katie P Wadden, Liam P Kelly, Ryan Pretty, Alice Chen, Elizabeth M Wallack, Caitlin J Newell, John B Williams, Hannah Kenny; Matthew B Downer, Jason McCarthy, Craig S Moore, Michelle Ploughman. Title: Vigorous cool room treadmill training to restore walking in people with Multiple Sclerosis using ambulatory assistive devices: A feasibility study. Journal: BMC Neurology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-020-1611-0
Beraki Abraha & Arthur R. Chaves, Liam P. Kelly, Elizabeth M. Wallack, Katie P. Wadden, Jason McCarthy, and Michelle Ploughman. Title: A Bout of High Intensity Interval Training Lengthened Nerve Conduction Latency to the Non-exercised Affected Limb in Chronic Stroke. Journal: Frontiers in Physiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2018.00827
Chaves, A.R.; Wallack, E.M.; Kelly, L.P.; Pretty, RW, Wiseman, H.D.; Chen, A.; Moore, C.S.; Stefanelli, M.; Ploughman, M. Title: Asymmetry of Brain Excitability: A New Biomaker that Predicts Subjective and Objective Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis. Journal: Behavioral Brain Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2018.11.005
Desforges, M., Hadas, I., Mihov, B., Rochette-Braün, M., Morin, Y., Lepage, M., Daskalakis, Z. J., Tremblay, S. (2019). What is the optimal duration of theta burst stimulation of the prefrontal cortex? [Résumé]. Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience, 44 (5 Suppl 1), S6. DOI: 10.1503/jpn.190127
Edwards, Jodi; Black, Sandra; Boe, Shaun; Boyd, Lara; Chaves, Arthur; Chen, Robert; Dukelow, Sean; Fung, Joyce; Kirton, Adam; Meltzer, Jed; Moussavi, Zahra; Neva, Jason; Paquette, Caroline; Ploughman, Michelle; Pooyania, Sepideh ; Rajji, Tarek; Roig, Marc; Tremblay, Francois; Thiel, Alexander. Title: Canadian Platform for Trials in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (CanStim) Consensus Recommendations for Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Upper Extremity Motor Stroke Rehabilitation Trials. Journal: Neurorehabilitation and Repair. https://doi.org/10.1177/1545968320981960
Kelly, Liam P.; Devasahayam, Augustine J.; Chaves, Arthur R.; Wallack, Elizabeth M.; Mccarthy, Jason; Basset, Fabien A.; Ploughman, Michelle. Title: Intensifying Functional Task Practice to Meet Aerobic Training Guidelines in Stroke Survivors. Journal: Frontiers in Physiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2017.00809
Liam P. Kelly, Augustine J. Devasahayam, Arthur R. Chaves, Marie E. Curtis, Edward W. Randell , Jason McCarthy,Fabien A. Basset and Michelle Ploughman. Title: Task-Oriented Circuit Training as an Alternative to Ergometer-Type Aerobic Exercise Training after Stroke. Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10112423
Nicholas J. Snow, Katie P. Wadden, Arthur R. Chaves, and Michelle Ploughman. Title: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as a Potential Biomarker in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review with Recommendations for Future Research. Journal: Neural Plasticity. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/6430596
Ploughman, M., Eskes, G.A., Kelly, L.P., Kirkland, M.C., Devasahayam, A.J., Wallack E.M., Abraha B., Hasan S.M.M., Downer M.B., Keeler L., Wilson G., Skene E., Sharma I., Chaves, A.R., Curtis, M.E., Bedford, E., Robertson, G.S., Moore, C.S., McCarthy, J., Mackay-Lyons, M.. Title: Synergistic Benefits of Combined Aerobic and Cognitive Training on Fluid Intelligence and the Role of IGF-1 in Chronic Stroke. Journal: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair. https://doi.org/10.1177/1545968319832605
Tremblay, S., Rogasch, N.C., Premoli, I., Blumberger, D.M., Casarotto, S., Chen, R., Di Lazzaro, V., Farzan, F., Ferrarelli, F., Fitzgerald, P., Hui, J., Ilmoniemi, R., Kimiskidis, V.K., Kugiumtzis, D., Lioumis, P., Pascual-Leone, A., Pellicciari, M.C., Rajji, T., Thut, G., Zomorrodi, R., Ziemann, U., Daskalakis, Z.J. (2019) Clinical utility and prospective of TMS-EEG. Clinical Neurophysiology, In press.
Tremblay, S., Pascual-Leone, A., & Théoret, H. (2018). A review of the effects of physical activity and sports concussion on brain function and anatomy. International journal of psychophysiology. 132, 167-175.
Tremblay, S., Hannah, R., Rawji, V., & Rothwell, J. C. (2017). Modulation of iTBS after-effects via concurrent directional TDCS: a proof of principle study. Brain Stimulation, 10(4), 744-747.
Tremblay S, Austin D, Hannah R, Rothwell JC. (2016) Non-invasive brain stimulation as a tool to study cerebellar-M1 interactions in humans. Cerebellum & Ataxias. 3(1):19.
Tremblay S, Lafleur LP, Proulx S, Beaulé V, Latulipe-Loiselle A, Doyon J, Marjańska M, Théoret H. (2016) The effects of bi-hemispheric M1-M1 transcranial direct current stimulation on primary motor cortex neurophysiology and metabolite concentration. Restorative neurology and neuroscience. 34(4):587-602.
Tremblay S, Larochelle-Brunet F, Lafleur LP, El Mouderrib S, Lepage JF, Théoret H. (2016) Systematic assessment of duration and intensity of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on primary motor cortex excitability. European Journal of Neuroscience. 44(5):2184-90.
Tremblay S, Vernet M, Bashir S, Pascual-Leone A, Théoret H. (2015). Theta burst stimulation to characterize changes in brain plasticity following mild traumatic brain injury: A proof-of-principle study. Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience. 33(5): 611-620
Tremblay S, Lepage JF, Latulipe-Loiselle A, Fregni F, Théoret H. (2014) The uncertain outcome of prefrontal tDCS. Brain Stimulation. 7(6):773-783.
Tremblay S, Beaulé V, Proulx S, Tremblay S, Marjańska M, Doyon J, Lassonde M, Théoret H. (2014) Multimodal assessment of primary motor cortex integrity following sport concussion in asymptomatic athletes, Clinical Neurophysiology, 125(7):1371-9.
Tremblay S, Beaulé V, Proulx S, Lafleur LP, Doyon J, Marjańska M, Théoret H. (2014) The use of magnetic resonance spectroscopy as a tool for the measurement of bi-hemispheric transcranial electric stimulation effects on primary motor cortex metabolism. Journal of Visualized Experiments. Nov 19;(93) e51631.
Tremblay S, Beaulé V, Proulx S, De Beaumon L, Marjańska M, Doyon J, Pascual-Leone A, Lassonde M, Théoret H. (2013) Relationship between transcranial magnetic stimulation measures of intracortical inhibition and spectroscopy measures of GABA and glutamate+glutamine, Journal of Neurophysiology, 13; 1343-49
Tremblay S, Beaulé V, Lepage JF, Théoret H. (2013) Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation modulates GABAB-related intracortical inhibition in M1 of healthy individuals, Neuroreport, 24(1); 46-50
Tremblay S, De Beaumont L, Théoret H. (2011) Evidence for the specificity of GABA-mediated intracortical inhibitiory dysfunction in asymptomatic concussed athletes. Journal of Neurotrauma, 28(4), 493–502.
Undergraduate Thesis
Jani, I. (2020, April). Prefrontal theta burst stimulation modulates metabolic activity in the core depression network. [Unpublished undergraduate thesis]. Carleton University.
Turner, O. (2019). Investigating neuroplasticity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex using transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroencephalography. [Unpublished undergraduate thesis]. Carleton University.