title: Modulation of cerebello-cerebral resting state networks by site-specific stimulation.
abstract: Converging evidence from neuroimaging and neuromodulation literature suggests that the cerebellum plays a broad role in motor as well as cognitive processes through its participation in resting-state networks. A recent study by Halko et al. (J Neurosci 34: 12049-12056, 2014) demonstrates, for the first time, the ability to modulate functional connectivity of some of these distinct resting-state networks using site-specific repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the cerebellum. In this Neuro Forum, we discuss and critically analyze this study, emphasizing important findings, potential therapeutic relevance, and areas worthy of further inquiry.
authors: Institute of Medical Science, Collaborative Program in Neuroscience, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; and Division of Brain, Imaging and Behavior-Systems Neuroscience, Toronto Western Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada anuj.rastogi@mail.utoronto.ca.
authors: Anuj
authors: A
authors: Rastogi
authors: Institute of Medical Science, Collaborative Program in Neuroscience, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; and Division of Brain, Imaging and Behavior-Systems Neuroscience, Toronto Western Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
authors: Ayda
authors: A
authors: Ghahremani
authors: Division of Brain, Imaging and Behavior-Systems Neuroscience, Toronto Western Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
authors: Robin
authors: R
authors: Cash
mesh_terms: D002531:Cerebellum / Q000502:physiology*; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000502:physiology*; D063132:Connectome; D006801:Humans; D013826:Theta Rhythm
keywords: cerebellum; plasticity; rTMS; resting-state fMRI