272. Pain: Optogenetics, Closed-Loop Pain Tech & AI: Dr. Tim Deer on the Future of Interventional Spine

Episode breakdown:00:00 – Intro & What’s New in Pain02:00 – Turf Wars Are Over: Surgeons & Pain Docs Collaborating05:00 – Closed Loop for Peripheral Nervous System08:00 – Optogenetics & Viral Vector Therapy for Pain13:00 – New Tech Targets: Parkinson’s, Gait, Sleep Apnea16:00 – Imaging, Biomarkers & Functional MRI in Pain19:00 – Strategic Acquisitions: The Pros & Pitfalls24:00 – Device vs Pharma: The Real Long-Term Win30:00 – AI & Patient Selection: The Future of Tailored Pain Medicine35:00 – Why Physicians Struggle to Organize38:00 – IPOs & M&A Predictions for 202542:00 – How Startups Fail by Raising Too Much47:00 – NANDS, Non-Surgical Back Pain Study Highlights51:00 – Aspen Conference 2025: What to Expect54:00 – Closing: The Word of the Future is “Judgment”Showpad has been helping medtech marketers use data and content to empower sellers to grow pipeline. Learn more at Showpad.com/StateofMedtechAre you a medtech CEO in need of some marketing help attracting investors, growing sales pipeline, and more? Go to GrowMyMedtech.com to book time for a free analysis.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.stateofmedtechpodcast.com/Subscribe to our Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpL_rGt1LQJwinMq_K7gfgFollow The State of MedTech onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestateofmedtechInstagram https://www.instagram.com/stateofmedtech/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@stateofmedtechX https://twitter.com/StateofMedTechFacebook https://www.facebook.com/stateofmedtech/Follow Omar M. Khateeb onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/okhateeb/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/omar.m.khateeb/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@omarkhateebofficialX https://twitter.com/OmarMKhateebFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OmarMKhateeb/This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial advisor, attorney, or other professional before making any financial or investment decisions.