Optimal neuro|spine
I am Dr. Max Boakye, Neurosurgeon, and Neuroscientist, currently Professor of Neurosurgery, Chief of Spinal Neurosurgery, Director of Quality Improvement, and Clinical Director of the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Center. I interview leading neuroscientists, health administrators, neurosurgeons, educators, neuro and spine health care experts, and patients in this show. How do we optimize our brain and spine health, prevent aging brain and memory deterioration? What to do when something goes wrong, how best to heal and recover injured brain and back? How do we optimize our inpatient neuro|spine care in hospitals and provide more value-based care- prevent errors, improve quality, and improve patient satisfaction? How do we teach better and better train doctors? Which hospitals offer the best neuro and spine care: why and how? We present the most innovative emerging research that will impact neuro|spine care. Join us as we delve one on one and have insightful conversations with exciting researchers and experts, voices who have something to teach, enlighten and inspire us about Optimal neuro|spine.
Optimal neuro|spine
Episode 6: Brain Computer Interface (Part 2). A conversation with Dr. Eric Leuthardt
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Maxwell Boakye, MD MPH
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Episode 6
When we think of neural prosthetics, we typically think of devices that enable patients to overcome a deficit in normal function after injury. However, Dr. Eric Leuthardt’s research is challenging us to rethink how humans interact with machines. What if repairing a deficit is just the beginning? What if we could use a neural interface to actually enhance human function? In my fascinating conversation with Dr.Leuthardt, we seek to answer those questions and discuss the future implications of his groundbreaking research.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
- Understanding Dr. Leuthardt’s current clinical practice [1:32]
- How Dr. Leuthardt got involved in his field of research [3:52]
- Dr. Leuthardt’s unique approach to BCI [6:21]
- Using neural interfaces to enhance human function [8:47]
- How Dr. Leuthardt’s theological background has shaped his research [15:33]
- Blurring the lines between science fiction and reality [17:05]
- Dr. Leuthardt’s advice for future innovators [20:41]
- The most gratifying aspects of Dr. Leuthardt’s work [24:47]
- The first FDA-approved Brain Computer Interface [27:04]
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