Gottfried Schlaug

Gottfried Schlaug is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at UMass Chan – Baystate Regional Campus. He specializes in neurology, stroke recovery, and music-based interventions for neurological disorders. His research focuses on neuroplasticity mechanisms, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), aphasia treatment, and motor function recovery after stroke.

Education: MD and PhD from the University of Cologne, Germany. His work spans clinical trials, neuroimaging studies, and translational research in rehabilitation neuroscience.

Research Interests: Schlaug's studies investigate how music and non-invasive brain stimulation can enhance recovery from stroke, aphasia, and neurodegenerative conditions. Key areas include tDCS effects on motor and language networks, structural neuroplasticity through singing interventions, and machine learning approaches to map brain network engagement during stimulation.

Publications: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focus on tDCS efficacy, singing interventions for aphasia, and the structural changes associated with music training. His work bridges clinical practice and neuroscience, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

Grants/Advising: Leads major clinical trials like TRANSPORT2 and FEASt, funded by NIH and other institutions. Supervises research teams exploring neurorehabilitation strategies and brain stimulation therapies.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups in neurology, music therapy, and biomedical engineering to advance neurorehabilitation techniques.