ReTune showcases advances in neuromodulation and digital neurology at DGKN25

Apr 9, 2025

ReTune showcases advances in neuromodulation and digital neurology at DGKN25

The main theme of this year’s DGKN Congress was “Lifelong Learning – From Development to Reorganization”. This inspired numerous members of the ReTune community to actively contribute to the agenda of this central forum in clinical neurophysiology.

The topics covered ranged from translational neuromodulation of deep brain structures to clinical and practical applications of deep brain stimulation (DBS).

Prof. Chi Wang Ip presenting at DGKN25
In the session “New Concepts of Brain Network Modulation in Parkinson’s Disease”, Prof. Chi Wang Ip presented the latest advances in preclinical models of Parkinson’s disease, along with innovative approaches using experimental DBS to fine-tune both local and network-related brain activity.

Dr. Maximilian Wessel showcased new data on non-invasive stimulation of deep brain structures using transcranial temporal interference stimulation, highlighting its potential in Parkinson’s research. Prof. Jens Volkmann led a hands-on course on clinical DBS programming, addressing the important challenge of DBS non-responders and outlining a structured workflow for problem solving.

In the symposium “Computer Vision-Based Kinematic Characterization and Severity Graduation of Movement Disorders”, Prof. Chi Wang Ip and Prof. Martin Reich explored an innovative aspect of digital neurology. Dr. Lisa Harder complemented this with examples of how the technology is applied in preclinical movement disorder research.

A particular highlight was the recognition of Dr. Barbara Hollunder’s outstanding work “Mapping Dysfunctional Circuits in the Frontal Cortex Using Deep Brain Stimulation”, which received the DGKN Young Scientist Award for Functional Imaging.