Inside the future of medical implants – from spinal cord breakthroughs to brain stimulation

About this episode

The episode discusses the advancements and future potential of medical implants, featuring insights from Professor Nick Donaldson.

From the first pacemakers of the 1950s to cutting-edge brain and spinal cord stimulation, implantable medical devices have come a long way – but the real breakthroughs might still be ahead. In this episode of Off The Page, E&T’s Tim Fryer and Jack Loughran speak with Professor Nick Donaldson of University College London about the science, engineering, and ethics behind modern implants. We explore how bioelectronic medicine could transform treatment for spinal injuries, chronic pain, ment...

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Fryer, Jack Loughran

Guest: Professor Nick Donaldson

Topics covered

• medical implants
• bioelectronic medicine
• spinal cord stimulation
• brain stimulation
• ethics in medicine

Keywords

• medical devices
• pacemakers
• spinal injuries
• chronic pain
• bioelectronic medicine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University College London

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