Yael Haneun is a professor of Electrical Engineering at Tel Aviv University . Her research field is neuro-engineering, focusing on developing wearable electronic and bionic vision. She is also the VP of Nano Retina and has previously worked as a research associate at the University of Washington . In today’s episode, Yael talks about her work in neuro-engineering and some breakthroughs with electrophysiological tools. Top three takeaways: With soft dry electrodes, you have a system that is truly...
Mar 29, 2021•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Thomas Stieglitz is a professor at the University of Freiburg where he does research on the development of biocompatible construction and interconnection technology as well as the use of microsystems for neuroprosthesis and neuromodulation. Thomas Stieglitz is also on the scientific-technical advisory board of Cortec- Neuro . In today’s episode, Thomas talks about is work in neuromodulation, shares insights on the best materials for implant development and finally, share some of the challenges f...
Mar 22, 2021•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rob Spence is a documentary film-maker. He lost his right eye as a child during a shotgun accident at his grandparents home. Thirteen years ago, he replaced his prosthetic eye with a wireless video camera. He continues to make improvements on the eye and has produced films about people living with bionic implants. In today’s episode, Rob talks to us about living with a camera implant and the fast-moving world of bionics. Top three takeaways: There’s room for improvement in the area of eye prosth...
Mar 15, 2021•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan Tanaka is the host of Neura Pod which is the Youtube channel and podcast specifically about Elon Musk's Neuralink company. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDukC60SYLlPwdU9CWPGx9Q "My interest from for Neuralink primarily started because of working at Tesla previously, and then just getting more and more exposure to Elon Musk and some of the other projects that he's been working on and then realizing that Neuralink is going to be a substantially larger company in the future."...
Jan 25, 2021•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Angle is the founder and CEO of Paradromics , a Brain-Computer Interface company that can handle up to 65,000 simultaneous channels. He was on the show 2 years ago and is updating us on new happenings at Paradromics. He also talks about their new Neurotech Pub Podcast which brings together neurotech leaders in a roundtable podcast. "And I think you'd say also, early nascent industry is like a bank heist. Everyone is friends. Until they get the money and then everyone tries to kill each othe...
Jan 11, 2021•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Rio Vetter is the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at NeuroNexus . Dr. Alexis Paez is the Director of Science Outreach at NeuroNexus. NeuroNexus hosted a virtual conference in mid-November. In this episode, Dr. Rio Vetter and Dr. Alexis Paez discuss the NeuroNexus Symposium. Top three takeaways: The NeuroNexus Symposium had themes for each day including neural interface technology, neurophysiology, optogenetics, and optical microscopy techniques. The symposium included attendees f...
Dec 14, 2020•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Ben Paul is the founder and CEO of Neuroloom. Neuroloom is located in the United Kingdom and works to create new neuro-technology. In this episode, Dr. Ben Paul discusses how Neuroloom develops an effective way to stimulate neurons. Top three takeaways: Neuroloom electrodes mitigate the intensity of the immune response and immune-rejection of invasive devices The goal is to use tissue engineering techniques and apply those to neuronal circuits to create living electrodes. As opposed to penet...
Nov 30, 2020•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Kim is the Co-Founder and CEO at Neofect. Neofect provides technologies that work to provide stroke victims with rehabilitation devices that can increase their range of motion. These devices include smart gloves and ankle braces. In this episode, Scott Kim discusses how Neofect technology is assisting stroke victims. Top three takeaways: The user receives a smart-glove and a tablet with the Neofect App. Each therapeutic session consists of eight different “training games” that allow users ...
Nov 09, 2020•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lloyd Diamond is the CEO of Pixium Vision . Dry age-related macular degeneration affects millions of people globally. Using an insertable implant in the eye in combination with lenses, central vision focus can be regained. In this episode, Lloyd Diamond discusses how Pixium Vision is creating a solution to dry age-related macular degeneration. Top three takeaways: There is a dry and wet form of age-related macular degeneration. The dry form makes up 80% of all cases. The degeneration begins in t...
Nov 02, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Renee Ryan is the CEO and Dr. Kate Roosenbluth is the founder, CSO, and member of the board of directors for Cala Health . The company creates bioelectronic neuromodulation devices to mitigate the effects of chronic diseases. In this episode, Renee Ryan and Dr. Kate Rosenbluth discuss how the Cala Trio device controls essential tremors. Top three takeaways: The Cala Trio device uses the nerve circuitry of the body to calm tremors by stimulating a part of the brain through the wrist. Acceleromete...
Oct 26, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Iain McIntyre is the CEO and co-founder of Humm . Humm creates devices such as the Bioelectric Memory Patch that use electricity to stimulate the brain. The disposable forehead device has shown to cause an increase in brain functionality and memory. In this episode, Iain McIntyre discusses how the Humm Bioelectric Memory Patch provides a brain-boost. Top three takeaways: When this device improves your working memory, it is improving your capabilities to focus, multitask, and acquire new skills. ...
Oct 19, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Sangeeta Chavan is a professor at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research . In September of 2020, the Feinstein Institutes hosted its fourth annual Bioelectronic Medicine Summit located in New York. In this episode, Dr. Sangeeta Chavan discusses the key takeaways of the summit. Top three takeaways: Bioelectronic medicine uses modulation and stimulation of neural activity for the benefit of those with diseases as an alternative to drugs. Various advances are being made in clinical trial...
Oct 12, 2020•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Owen Phillips is the co-founder and CEO of Brainkey . Their mission is to “revolutionize brain health care by helping people access, understand, and benefit from advances in our understanding of the human brain”. Brainkey’s work allows patients to view their own MRI scans in 3-D while teaching them about the regions of the brain through an online platform. In this episode, Dr. Owen Phillips discusses how BrainKey develops 3-D MRI visualizations. Top three takeaways: An MRI consists of photog...
Oct 05, 2020•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Alfred Poor is the editor and publisher at Health Tech Insider . Aside from this, he is also a technology speaker and writer, providing insight into the health technology community. In this episode, Dr. Alfred Poor discusses current events in brain-computer interface technology. Top three takeaways: Health Tech Insider provides newsletters that cover wearable mobile devices for health and medical applications. In this time of online conferences, it takes great lighting, audio, and engagement...
Sep 28, 2020•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week’s guests from NICO Corporation are Jim Pearson, who is the founder, president, and CEO, and Joseph Mark, CTO. The third guest is Dr. Julian Bailes, part of the NorthShore University Health System as Co-Director of the NorthShore Neurological Institute. The NICO Corporation is based in Indianapolis. Their technology has been used in over 35,000 brain surgeries, published in 100+ clinical articles, and they have been awarded hundreds of patents on their technology and surgical methodolog...
Sep 21, 2020•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gordon Wilson is the co-founder and CEO of Rain Neuromorphics . They work on technologies that improve memory processing, analog computation, and scalable systems. In this episode, Gordon Wilson discusses how Rain Neuromorphics recreates neural networks. Top three takeaways: Rain Neuromorphics prides itself on providing technology that has reimagined the analog multiplication architecture. GPUs are the standard hardware used for neural networks because of their capability of performing matrix al...
Sep 14, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Ivan Gligorijević is the co-founder and CEO of mBrainTrain , based in Serbia . Their main goal is to improve the quality of life of users through non-invasive electrode technology. In this episode, Dr. Ivan Gligorijević discusses how mBrainTrain is producing a mobile EEG device. Top three takeaways: The headphone design of the device makes it easy to use in everyday conditions. Through this methodology of data collection, there is no invasiveness or risk to the individual. The goal of the de...
Sep 07, 2020•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Top three takeaways: The goal is to accelerate the translation of devices to be able to reach patients globally. Jojo Platt is the co-creator of Skraps, a podcast that focuses on the inspirations and stories of influential people in various scientific fields. There is an important conversation to be had about the future of implantable devices and user privacy. [0:00] Ladan introduces the episode and the guest, Jojo Platt. [2:15] Platt talks about her involvement in the MSRI-EC conference. [5:36]...
Sep 03, 2020•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Richard Hanbury is the founder and CEO of Sana Health . Their device consists of a non-addictive mask and headphones that use stimulation to increase balance in the hemispheres of the brain. This leads to greater relaxation and can mitigate the effects of fibromyalgia, pain, anxiety, and depression. In this episode, Richard Hanbury discusses how Sana Health’s device can help users achieve relaxation. Top three takeaways: The Sana Health sleep mask and headphones use pulses of light and sound to ...
Aug 31, 2020•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Jessica Robin is a scientist at Winterlight Labs . Winterlight Labs is a speech analytics company based in Ontario, Canada. They use applied healthcare technology to assess Alzheimer’s and dementia progression. In this episode, Dr. Jessica Robin discusses how voice samplings can be used to make predictions about diseases . Top three takeaways: Dr. Jessica Robin and her team give patients a picture to look at, and the patient describes what they see, giving them speech data to analyze. Curren...
Aug 26, 2020•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Pepin is the CEO and founder of Rune Labs . Since 2018, Rune Labs has managed neuromodulation systems in a way that acquires the most value out of the data available through therapies. Through this process, they hope to improve current models and push the neuromodulation field forward. In this episode, Brian Pepin discusses how Rune Labs is working to improve the ways data is collected and evaluated. Top three takeaways: The two main projects consist of precision medicine, such as decision...
Aug 24, 2020•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Arvind Gupta is the founder and venture advisor at IndieBio , a biotech company accelerator based in San Francisco. Through an intense four-month program, IndieBio’s team guides a promising technological project into being an accomplished company. They pride themselves on being the home of tomorrow’s leading companies. In this episode, Arvind Gupta discusses his strategy in turning ideas into successful companies. Top three takeaways: IndieBio collaborates with incredible technological innovatio...
Aug 17, 2020•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Stavros Zanos is an Assistant Professor at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research . In his Translational Neurophysiology lab, they develop methods and techniques to interface with, stimulate and record the vagus nerve to understand how it controls physiological functions, with the end goal of developing therapies for diseases . In this episode, Dr. Stavros Zanos discusses his recent publication regarding anodal blocking in the vagus nerve. Top three takeaways: The selectivity capabilit...
Aug 10, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Patrick Ganzer is a Principal Research Scientist at Battelle . Battelle uses groundbreaking science and technology to solve the world’s most pressing issues. Their projects focus on vagus nerve stimulation, haptic feedback technologies, and helping paralyzed patients regain mobility. In this episode, Dr. Patrick Ganzer shares the incredible story of Ian Burkhart and the new developments at Battelle. Top three takeaways: The goal was to have the paralyzed patient, Ian Burkhart, have a chip im...
Aug 03, 2020•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly Roman is the cofounder and CEO of Fisher Wallace Laboratories . Since 2007, their revolutionary Stimulator device helps all types of patients cope with mental illness through brain stimulation. In this episode, Mr. Roman emphasizes maintaining science as a priority while building a sustainable business. Top three takeaways: The biomarker studies completed using the Fisher Wallace Stimulator have shown increases in serotonin and endorphins with a decrease in cortisol and stress hormone. The...
Jul 27, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sarah Hill, CEO and Dr. Jeff Tarrant, Chief Science Officer, started Healium in 2015. Healium uses the user’s wearable device to show purposeful content to help control the state of mind of the user. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Tarrant and Sarah Hill speak about the ways Healium is developing anxiety relief through virtual and augmented reality techniques. Top three takeaways: Healium is an app that contains more than 20 virtual reality experiences that are designed to guide users into a specific ...
Jul 20, 2020•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Ryan Todd Discusses How Headversity Provides Resilience Training Ryan Todd is the cofounder and CEO of Headversity . He completed his MD at the University of Calgary. Since then, he has worked as a psychiatrist and cofounded this company. Headversity focuses on facilitating resilience in the workplace using a personalized app. In this episode, Dr. Todd speaks about the ways Headversity is able to provide resilience in these trying times. Top three takeaways: Headversity focuses on resilience...
Jul 15, 2020•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Pawel Soluch is the founder and CEO of Neuro Device Group S.A. He completed his PhD in the field of functional brain research from the University of Warsaw. Neuro Device focuses on wearable devices to mitigate the limitations aphasia presents as well as olfactory devices that can provide data on olfactory sensor activity. In this episode, Dr. Soluch speaks about the ways Neuro Device is developing devices that can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s and help overcome speech impairments. Top thr...
Jul 13, 2020•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Mauro Gandolfo is the cofounder and CEO of 3Brain. He received a PhD in Bioengineering from Università degli Studi di Genova and over the last 15 years, has committed to facilitating research in major fields like neuroscience, ophthalmology and cardiology. 3Brain is the world's first company to create microelectrode arrays with high resolution (HD-MEAs). In this episode, Dr.Gandolfo speaks about the ways brain organoids and CMOS technology are revolutionizing our understanding of neuronal fu...
Jul 06, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amir Bozorgzadeh is the cofounder and CEO of Virtuleap. Virtuleap uses specialized virtual reality games to help improve cognitive health. The company has successfully developed data dashboards that communicate the cognitive performance progress of each user. In this episode, he discusses the current ways VR is altering the landscape of brain training, as well as the future of Virtuleap. Top three takeaways: Virtuleap works to translate standardized cognitive tests approved by scientists into VR...
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