Seamless Neural Interfaces with Nicky Driscoll of NeuroBionics

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure that treats neurological conditions by implanting electrodes into the brain to produce electrical impulses. These impulses can control abnormal brain activity and chemical imbalances that cause conditions like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Despite the benefits of DBS, less than 1% of the 25 million patients who are eligible to undergo the procedure opt-in due to the invasiveness of and risk associated with traditional open brain surgery. Nicky Driscoll, CTO of NeuroBionics, joins this episode to share how their team is on a mission to change the status quo through bioelectronic medicine. NeuroBionics is developing devices that seamlessly integrate with the human body and aim to offer DBS with a minimally-invasive approach. As well as learning about this exciting technology, Nicky shares insights into the journey from academic researcher to entrepreneur, and how they decided to focus on a challenging commercialization journey that could positively impact patient lives. As one of the top startups in the M2D2 accelerator program and recent winners of the 2024 Vision Award with Medtech Innovator, the NeuroBionics story is definitely one to follow, and is sure to leave you informed and inspired.