Best Neurotechnology Podcasts (2025)

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On modeling metabolic networks in the brain – with Polina Shichkova - #35 1:31:38

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Neurons need particular sodium and potassium concentration gradients across their membranes to function. These gradients are set up by so-called ion pumps which require energy stored in ATP molecules to run. ATP is the common energy currency in the brain and is produced from nutrients delivered by the blood by a complicated set of chemical reaction…

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On balanced neural networks - with Nicolas Brunel - #34 1:38:59

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An important discovery that has come out of computational neuroscience, is that cortical neurons in vivo appear to receive so-called balanced inputs. In the balanced state the excitatory and inhibitory synaptic inputs to a neuron are about equal, and action potentials occur when a fluctuation temporarily makes the excitation dominate. The theory, f…

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On computational neurotechnology for the clinic - with Anthony Burkitt, Nada Yousif & Esra Neufeld - #33 1:00:36

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How can computational neuroscience contribute to developing neurotechnology to help people with brain disorders and disabilities? This was the topic of a panel debate I hosted at the 34th Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting in Florence in July this year. Electric or magnetic recording and/or stimulation are key clinical tools for helping pati…

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Complex Tactile Feedback for Brain-Controlled Bionic Hand with Giacomo Valle, PhD 1:24:07

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What if a bionic hand could move with your thoughts and also let you feel edges, shapes, and even motion across your skin? In this special episode of the Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible! BCI Award Series, host Dr. Milena Korostenskaja sits down with Dr. Giacomo Valle, assistant professor at Chalmers University of Technology and 1st place winner …

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Complex Tactile Feedback for Brain-Controlled Bionic Hand with Giacomo Valle, PhD 1:24:07

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What if a bionic hand could move with your thoughts and also let you feel edges, shapes, and even motion across your skin? In this special episode of the Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible! BCI Award Series, host Dr. Milena Korostenskaja sits down with Dr. Giacomo Valle, assistant professor at Chalmers University of Technology and 1st place winner …

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On IIT and adversarial testing of consciousness theories - with Christof Koch - #32 2:17:36

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In an adversarial collaboration researchers with opposing theories jointly investigate a disputed topic by designing and implementing a study in a mutually agreed unbiased way. Results from adversarial testing of two well-known theories for consciousness, Global Neuronal Workspace Theory (GNWT) and Integrated Information Theory (IIT), were presente…

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How the Brain Knows It's Wrong: Endogenous Error Detection in BCIs with Camille Gontier, PhD 1:15:55

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🧠 What if your brain could realize it made a mistake before anyone else notices? Can a brain-computer interface (BCI) detect when you're going off track—and correct itself in real time? In this compelling episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, we sit down with Camille Gontier, PhD, to explore his BCI Award–nominated project: Endogenous mod…

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How the Brain Knows It's Wrong: Endogenous Error Detection in BCIs with Camille Gontier, PhD 1:15:55

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🧠 What if your brain could realize it made a mistake before anyone else notices? Can a brain-computer interface (BCI) detect when you're going off track—and correct itself in real time? In this compelling episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, we sit down with Camille Gontier, PhD, to explore his BCI Award–nominated project: Endogenous mod…

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Neurotech for Cognitive Health & Brainspan Support with Ramses Alcaide, PhD, CEO of Neurable 1:18:21

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How can brain-computer interfaces become everyday tools for optimizing cognitive health, performance, and longevity? In this episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, we speak with Dr. Ramses Alcaide, CEO and co-founder of Neurable, a pioneering neurotechnology company developing scalable, software-based BCI solutions designed to integrate se…

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Neurotech for Cognitive Health & Brainspan Support with Ramses Alcaide, PhD, CEO of Neurable 1:18:21

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How can brain-computer interfaces become everyday tools for optimizing cognitive health, performance, and longevity? In this episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, we speak with Dr. Ramses Alcaide, CEO and co-founder of Neurable, a pioneering neurotechnology company developing scalable, software-based BCI solutions designed to integrate se…

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On how to cure brain diseases - with Nicole Rust - #31 2:13:18

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A promise of basic neuroscience research is that the new insights will lead to new cures for brain diseases. But has that happened so far? Today's guest, an accomplished professor of neuroscience, decided to investigate. Her book "Elusive cures: why neuroscience hasn't solved brain disorders - and how we can change that" came out this summer. Here …

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Symbols, SEALs & Self-Discovery: Navigating Career Uncertainty with Cristina Leira, PhD 1:26:51

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What does it take to shape a career that bridges neuroscience, national defense, and the timeless power of symbols—while navigating the upheavals life throws your way? What happens when the career you've spent decades building suddenly disappears? How do you rebuild your identity when what you do is no longer who you are? In this thought-provoking …

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Symbols, SEALs & Self-Discovery: Navigating Career Uncertainty with Cristina Leira, PhD 1:26:51

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What does it take to shape a career that bridges neuroscience, national defense, and the timeless power of symbols—while navigating the upheavals life throws your way? What happens when the career you've spent decades building suddenly disappears? How do you rebuild your identity when what you do is no longer who you are? In this thought-provoking …

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On co-dependent excitatory and inhibitory plasticity - with Tim Vogels - #30 1:30:54

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Synaptic plasticity underlies several key brain functions including learning, information filtering and homeostatic regulation of overall neural activity. While several mathematical rules have been developed for plasticity both at excitatory and inhibitory synapses, it has been difficult to make such rules co-exist in network models. Recently the g…

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From Lab to Legislation and Startups: An Unconventional Neurocareer with Amanda Wiggins, PhD 1:06:53

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What does it look like to take a neuroscience degree far beyond the lab? In this episode, we explore a career path that crosses scientific research, government regulation, and biotech entrepreneurship with Dr. Amanda Wiggins, CEO of The cGP Lab. Amanda began her career investigating neurodegeneration and cortical spreading depression. Over time, he…

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From Lab to Legislation and Startups: An Unconventional Neurocareer with Amanda Wiggins, PhD 1:06:53

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What does it look like to take a neuroscience degree far beyond the lab? In this episode, we explore a career path that crosses scientific research, government regulation, and biotech entrepreneurship with Dr. Amanda Wiggins, CEO of The cGP Lab. Amanda began her career investigating neurodegeneration and cortical spreading depression. Over time, he…

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On the philosophy of simplification in computational neuroscience - with Mazviita Chirimuuta and Terrence Sejnowski - #29 1:24:14

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Computational neuroscientists rely on simplification when they make their models. But what is the right level of simplification? When should we, for example, use a biophysically detailed model and when a simplified abstract model when modelling neural dynamics? What are the problems of simplifying too much, or too little? This was the topic of the …

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Fiction as a Tool for Science Innovation, with Dante Terese, Author of The Base Series 1:24:31

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What if the key to tomorrow's scientific and technological breakthroughs lies in today's science fiction? In this special-format episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, we step outside our typical interview structure to explore the power of imagination as a driving force behind scientific innovation. Our guest, Dante Therese—science fiction…

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Fiction as a Tool for Science Innovation, with Dante Terese, Author of The Base Series 1:24:31

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What if the key to tomorrow's scientific and technological breakthroughs lies in today's science fiction? In this special-format episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, we step outside our typical interview structure to explore the power of imagination as a driving force behind scientific innovation. Our guest, Dante Therese—science fiction…

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Medtech Clinical Trials in Latin America & Career Paths with bioaccess® CEO Julio M Clark 58:14

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What if clinical trials could save lives and launch your global medtech career? What happens when you combine cutting-edge medical devices, international clinical trials, and a relentless drive to create real-world impact? Meet Julio M. Clark — CEO of bioaccess® and host of the LatAm MedTech Leaders podcast — who turned a one-man regulatory operati…

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Medtech Clinical Trials in Latin America & Career Paths with bioaccess® CEO Julio M Clark 58:14

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What if clinical trials could save lives and launch your global medtech career? What happens when you combine cutting-edge medical devices, international clinical trials, and a relentless drive to create real-world impact? Meet Julio M. Clark — CEO of bioaccess® and host of the LatAm MedTech Leaders podcast — who turned a one-man regulatory operati…

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Ultrasound Implant Against Glioblastoma: Disrupting the Blood-Brain Barrier with Michael Canney, PhD 58:48

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What does it take to challenge the deadliest brain tumors with sound waves? How do you scale a medtech startup into a multinational clinical company? And what advice can a top neuro-oncology innovator offer to those hoping to follow a similar path? Welcome to Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible! — The podcast where we explore the extraordinary journ…

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Ultrasound Implant Against Glioblastoma: Disrupting the Blood-Brain Barrier with Michael Canney, PhD 58:48

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What does it take to challenge the deadliest brain tumors with sound waves? How do you scale a medtech startup into a multinational clinical company? And what advice can a top neuro-oncology innovator offer to those hoping to follow a similar path? Welcome to Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible! — The podcast where we explore the extraordinary journ…

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On whole-cell modeling of bacteria - with Markus Covert - #28 2:04:23

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A future computational neuroscience project could be to model not only the signal processing properties of neurons, but also all processes that keep a neuron alive for, say, a 100-year life span. In 2012 the group of the guest published the first such whole-cell model for a very simple bacterium (M. genitalia). In 2020 a model of the larger E. coli…

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Connectomics in Pediatric Epilepsy: A Clinical Research Scientist's Career with Puck Reeders, PhD 1:18:34

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How do you turn massive clinical imaging data into insights that change lives? What does it take to move from a psychology undergrad to a pioneering role in pediatric brain research? And how can coding, connectomics, and curiosity shape a meaningful clinical career in neuroscience? In this inspiring episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, w…

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Connectomics in Pediatric Epilepsy: A Clinical Research Scientist's Career with Puck Reeders, PhD 1:18:34

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How do you turn massive clinical imaging data into insights that change lives? What does it take to move from a psychology undergrad to a pioneering role in pediatric brain research? And how can coding, connectomics, and curiosity shape a meaningful clinical career in neuroscience? In this inspiring episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, w…

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From Hobby to Startup: Pi-EEG and Neurotech Education Tools with Ildar Rakhmatulin, PhD 1:03:45

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How does a personal passion project turn into a groundbreaking neurotech startup? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ildar Rakhmatulin to explore his remarkable journey from academia to entrepreneurship — and how a global chip shortage sparked the creation of Pi-EEG, a Raspberry Pi-based BCI device that's transforming neuroscience education. Dis…

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From Hobby to Startup: Pi-EEG and Neurotech Education Tools with Ildar Rakhmatulin, PhD 1:03:45

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How does a personal passion project turn into a groundbreaking neurotech startup? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ildar Rakhmatulin to explore his remarkable journey from academia to entrepreneurship — and how a global chip shortage sparked the creation of Pi-EEG, a Raspberry Pi-based BCI device that's transforming neuroscience education. Dis…

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On construction and clinical use of multipurpose neuron models - with Etay Hay - #27 1:13:21

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Numerous neuron models have been made, but most of them are "single-purpose" in that they are made to address a single scientific question. In contrast, multipurpose neuron models are made to be used to address many scientific questions. In 2011, the guest published a multipurpose rodent pyramidal-cell model which has been actively used by the comm…

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Curiosity, Leadership, and the Science of PTSD: Career Lessons from Prof. Deborah Beidel 1:21:02

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How can innovative technologies like VR and neuromodulation improve how we understand and treat PTSD? How can curiosity and leadership open doors in neuroscience and mental health? What does it take to build a meaningful career impacting millions? In this inspiring episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, Dr. Milena Korostenskaja (Dr. K) sit…

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Curiosity, Leadership, and the Science of PTSD: Career Lessons from Prof. Deborah Beidel 1:21:02

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How can innovative technologies like VR and neuromodulation improve how we understand and treat PTSD? How can curiosity and leadership open doors in neuroscience and mental health? What does it take to build a meaningful career impacting millions? In this inspiring episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, Dr. Milena Korostenskaja (Dr. K) sit…

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On the population code in visual cortex - with Kenneth Harris - #26 1:24:49

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With modern electrical and optical measurement techniques, we can now measure neural activity in hundreds or thousands of neurons simultaneously. This allows for the investigation of population codes, that is, of how groups of neurons together encode information. In 2019 today's guest published a seminal paper with collaborators at UCL in London wh…

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Neuroscience Alliance at UCF with Sudeepta Matha, Andrei Nesterenko, Mae Torra, Charisse Melendez, & Prof. Kiminobu Sugaya 1:32:39

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How can you take your career growth into your own hands? In this episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, we're diving into a story of initiative, inspiration, and empowerment led by the students of the Neuroscience Alliance at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Faced with a desire to expand their educational and career opportunities, …

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Neuroscience Alliance at UCF with Sudeepta Matha, Andrei Nesterenko, Mae Torra, Charisse Melendez, & Prof. Kiminobu Sugaya 1:32:39

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How can you take your career growth into your own hands? In this episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, we're diving into a story of initiative, inspiration, and empowerment led by the students of the Neuroscience Alliance at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Faced with a desire to expand their educational and career opportunities, …

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On growing synthetic dendrites – with Hermann Cuntz - #25 1:34:34

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The observed variety of dendritic structures in the brains is striking. Why are they so different, and what determine the branching patterns? Following the dictum "if you understand it, you can build it", the lab of the guest builds dendritic structures in a computer and explore the underlying principles. Two key principles seem to be to minimize (…

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Leveraging Your PhD for the Neurotech Industry with Dr. Mustafa Hamada, at Mendi 1:14:53

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Are you wondering how to pivot from academia to the neurotech industry without starting from scratch? Many assume that moving from a PhD to industry means leaving much of their academic experience behind, but that's not necessarily the case. Welcome to this episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, where we uncover how advanced academic skill…

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Leveraging Your PhD for the Neurotech Industry with Dr. Mustafa Hamada, at Mendi 1:14:53

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Are you wondering how to pivot from academia to the neurotech industry without starting from scratch? Many assume that moving from a PhD to industry means leaving much of their academic experience behind, but that's not necessarily the case. Welcome to this episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, where we uncover how advanced academic skill…

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On neuroscience foundation models - with Andreas Tolias - #24 1:31:43

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The term "foundation model" refers to machine learning models that are trained on vast datasets and can be applied to a wide range of situations. The large language model GPT-4 is an example. The group of the guest has recently presented a foundation model for optophysiological responses in mouse visual cortex trained on recordings from 135.000 neu…

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Assistive Platform for BCI-AR Applications, with Andreas Forsland at Cognixion 1:08:10

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What if your brain could control augmented reality with just a thought? Imagine assistive devices empowering millions with ALS, stroke, or paralysis to communicate and interact like never before. Welcome to the Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible! podcast featuring visionary innovator Andreas Forsland, Founder and CEO of Cognixion. A year ago, Andre…

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Assistive Platform for BCI-AR Applications, with Andreas Forsland at Cognixion 1:08:10

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What if your brain could control augmented reality with just a thought? Imagine assistive devices empowering millions with ALS, stroke, or paralysis to communicate and interact like never before. Welcome to the Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible! podcast featuring visionary innovator Andreas Forsland, Founder and CEO of Cognixion. A year ago, Andre…

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On human whole-brain models - with Viktor Jirsa - #23 1:55:21

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A holy grail of the multiscale approach for physical brain modelling is to link the different scales from molecules, via cells and local neural networks, up to whole-brain models. The goal of the Virtual Brain Twin project, lead by today's guest, is to use personalized human whole-brain models to aid clinicians in treating brain ailments. The podca…

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AI & Surgical Data Science: Shaping Healthcare & Careers with Daniel Donoho, MD 1:26:36

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How is artificial intelligence transforming healthcare, and what new career opportunities are emerging at the intersection of AI and surgery? In this episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, Milena Korostenskaja, PhD, interviews Daniel Donoho, MD, a pioneering pediatric and adult neurosurgeon at Children's National Hospital and George Washin…

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AI & Surgical Data Science: Shaping Healthcare & Careers with Daniel Donoho, MD 1:26:36

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How is artificial intelligence transforming healthcare, and what new career opportunities are emerging at the intersection of AI and surgery? In this episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!, Milena Korostenskaja, PhD, interviews Daniel Donoho, MD, a pioneering pediatric and adult neurosurgeon at Children's National Hospital and George Washin…

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On 40 years with the Hopfield network model - with Wulfram Gerstner - #22 1:27:49

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In 1982 John Hopfield published the paper "Neural networks and physical systems with emergent collective computational abilities" describing a simple network model functioning as an associative and content-addressable memory. The paper started a new subfield in computational neuroscience and led to the influx of numerous theoretical scientists, in …

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Wireless Neural Implant to Study Natural Behavior with Saehyuck Oh & Janghwan Jekal 51:11

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How can we record brain activity during natural behavior without bulky, restrictive devices? This question has challenged neuroscientists for years, but Saehyuck Oh and Janghwan Jekal from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) have devised an innovative solution! In this episode of the BCI Award Neurocareers podcast series…

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Wireless Neural Implant to Study Natural Behavior with Saehyuck Oh & Janghwan Jekal 51:11

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How can we record brain activity during natural behavior without bulky, restrictive devices? This question has challenged neuroscientists for years, but Saehyuck Oh and Janghwan Jekal from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) have devised an innovative solution! In this episode of the BCI Award Neurocareers podcast series…

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The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology - Nita Farahany 51:18

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Do we need to protect ourselves from brain tracking and hacking? Do we need a right for cognitive liberty? In her groundbreaking new book, Professor Nita Farahany explores the profound ethical and legal challenges posed by emerging neurotechnologies. These innovations have the potential to reshape how we understand, influence, and define ourselves—…

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Brainwave Authentication & Neurotech Security with Violeta Tulceanu 1:26:09

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What if your brainwaves could unlock doors, sign documents, and protect your most sensitive information without ever touching a keypad or fingerprint scanner? Welcome to a mind-bending episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible! hosted by me, Milena Korostenskaja, a neurocareers coach and your guide into the world of neurotech! Today, I'm deligh…

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Brainwave Authentication & Neurotech Security with Violeta Tulceanu 1:26:09

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What if your brainwaves could unlock doors, sign documents, and protect your most sensitive information without ever touching a keypad or fingerprint scanner? Welcome to a mind-bending episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible! hosted by me, Milena Korostenskaja, a neurocareers coach and your guide into the world of neurotech! Today, I'm deligh…

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Non-Invasive Deep Brain Stimulation: International Neurotech Career with Emma Acerbo, PhD 1:08:22

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Have you heard of temporal interference (TI) electrical stimulation, a revolutionary concept of non-invasive deep brain stimulation (DBS)? Curious about what it takes to develop cutting-edge neuromodulation techniques while pursuing a scientific career across two continents? Welcome to the Women in Neurotech series on the Neurocareers: Doing the Im…