In this episode of Med Tech Talks, Robert Klupacs CEO of the Bionics Institute, chats with Professor Kate Hoy (Head of Cognitive Disorders Treatment Program, Bionics Institute) about how she is pioneering a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). 

Professor Hoy has built an internationally renowned program of clinical research investigating non-invasive brain stimulation. By stimulating key regions of the brain affected by Alzheimer’s disease, TMS offers the potential to restore healthy neural networks. 

In this episode you will hear about:

• Kate's journey to becoming an internationally renowned neuropsychologist
• What transcranial magnetic stimulation is and how it could be the key to resolving Alzheimer's disease
• Kate's thoughts on how scientists can become more effective communicators

More information:

Professor Hoy's Alzheimer's research is the focus of the Bionics Institute's Christmas appeal. To support our research, visit our Alzheimer's Christmas appeal.

Take a look at the Bionics Institute Alzheimer's research page: A new treatment for Alzheimer's

Learn more about Professor Kate Hoy: Professor Kate Hoy

Updated version 05/08/22