Prof. Jean-Paul Nguyen has a distinguished professional career marked by significant contributions to the field of neurosurgery and neurostimulation. Currently, he serves as a Professor of Neurosurgery at Henri Mondor University Hospital in Créteil, France. His expertise in both invasive and non-invasive brain and spinal stimulation techniques has been pivotal in treating chronic pain, Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Previously, Prof. Nguyen held the prestigious position of Head of the Neurosurgical Department at Nantes University Hospital in France. His leadership extended to his roles as the Past President of the French Society of Neurosurgery and the French Society of Neuromodulation, where he played a crucial part in advancing the field and shaping future directions in neurosurgical practices and policies. Throughout his career, Prof. Nguyen has been actively involved in clinical and research endeavors, consistently pushing the boundaries of medical knowledge and treatment methodologies. His research has been instrumental in developing innovative approaches to neuromodulation, significantly impacting patient care and outcomes in neurosurgery.

Research Interest

Prof. Jean-Paul Nguyen’s research interests lie at the intersection of neurosurgery and neuromodulation, focusing on both invasive and non-invasive brain and spinal stimulation techniques. His primary goal is to advance treatments for various neurological disorders, including chronic pain, Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Prof. Nguyen is deeply invested in exploring the mechanisms and therapeutic potential of these stimulation techniques to improve patient outcomes. One area of particular interest is the development and refinement of neuromodulation strategies to manage and alleviate chronic pain. He is also dedicated to understanding how brain and spinal stimulation can be used to treat motor and cognitive impairments associated with neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic brain injuries.

Award and Honors

Prof. Jean-Paul Nguyen has received recognition and honors for his contributions to the field of neurosurgery and neuromodulation. While specific awards may vary, his achievements are reflected in his leadership roles and prolific research output. As a past President of both the French Society of Neurosurgery and the French Society of Neuromodulation, he has been acknowledged for his exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing the field. Additionally, Prof. Nguyen’s research publications, which include significant contributions to understanding and treating neurological disorders, have likely garnered recognition within the scientific community. Although specific awards may not be listed, his involvement in pioneering studies on topics such as brain stimulation for chronic pain and neurodegenerative diseases suggests that he has received acclaim for his research contributions.

Publications

1. Title: Targeting Lower Limb, Upper Limb, and Face Representation in the Primary Motor Cortex for the Practice of Neuronavigated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
   • Authors: Lefaucheur, J.-P., Nguyen, J.-P., Delmas, A., Bredoux, L., Hodaj, H.
   • Journal: Neuromodulation
   • Volume: 27
   • Issue: 3
   • Pages: 572–583
   • Year: 2024
   • Citations: 1
2. Title: Combination of anodal tDCS of the cerebellum with a goal-oriented motor training to treat cervical dystonia: a pilot case series
   • Authors: Bleton, J.-P., Cossé, C., Caloc’h, T., Lefaucheur, J.-P., Nguyen, J.-P.
   • Journal: Frontiers in Neurology
   • Volume: 15
   • Article: 1381390
   • Year: 2024
   • Citations: 0
3. Title: Bicentre, randomized, parallel-arm, sham-controlled trial of transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) in the treatment of palliative care patients with refractory cancer pain
   • Authors: Nguyen, J.-P., Gaillard, H., Suarez, A., Lefaucheur, J.-P., Nizard, J.
   • Journal: BMC Palliative Care
   • Volume: 22
   • Issue: 1
   • Article: 15
   • Year: 2023
   • Citations: 3
4. Title: Deep brain stimulation in multiple sclerosis-associated tremor. A large, retrospective, longitudinal open label study, with long-term follow-up
   • Authors: Chagot, C., Bustuchina Vlaicu, M., Frismand, S., Nguyen, J.-P., Palfi, S.
   • Journal: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
   • Volume: 79
   • Article: 104928
   • Year: 2023
   • Citations: 0
5. Title: Treatment of cognitive and mood disorders secondary to traumatic brain injury by the association of bilateral occipital nerve stimulation and a combined protocol of multisite repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and cognitive training: A case report
   • Authors: Caloc’h, T., Le Saout, E., Litaneur, S., Lefaucheur, J.-P., Nguyen, J.-P.
   • Journal: Frontiers in Neurology
   • Volume: 14
   • Article: 1195513
   • Year: 2023
   • Citations: 0
6. Title: Additional Benefit of Intraoperative Electroacupuncture in Improving Tolerance of Deep Brain Stimulation Surgical Procedure in Parkinsonian Patients
   • Authors: Raoul, S., Brissot, R., Lefaucheur, J.-P., Nizard, J., Nguyen, J.-P.
   • Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine
   • Volume: 11
   • Issue: 10
   • Article: 2680
   • Year: 2022
   • Citations: 0
7. Title: Multi-site rTMS with cognitive training improves apathy in the long term in Alzheimer’s disease: A 4-year chart review
   • Authors: Suarez Moreno, A., Nguyen, J.-P., Calmelet, A., Canoui-Poitrine, F., Lefaucheur, J.-P.
   • Journal: Clinical Neurophysiology
   • Volume: 137
   • Pages: 75–83
   • Year: 2022
   • Citations: 7
8. Title: Diagnostic contribution and therapeutic perspectives of transcranial magnetic stimulation in dementia
   • Authors: Di Lazzaro, V., Bella, R., Benussi, A., Dubbioso, R., Ranieri, F.
   • Journal: Clinical Neurophysiology
   • Volume: 132
   • Issue: 10
   • Pages: 2568–2607
   • Year: 2021
   • Citations: 84
9. Title: Safety and efficacy of an equimolar mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide: A randomized controlled trial in patients with peripheral neuropathic pain
   • Authors: Bouhassira, D., Perrot, S., Riant, T., Houéto, P., Sommer, C.
   • Journal: Pain
   • Volume: 162
   • Issue: 4
   • Pages: 1104–1115
   • Year: 2021
   • Citations: 10
10. Title: The value of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques in treating focal dystonia
    • Authors: Lefaucheur, J.-P., Damier, P., Nizard, J., Nguyen, J.-P.
    • Journal: Neurophysiologie Clinique
    • Volume: 50
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 309–313
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 1