Dr. Christian Iorio-Morin - From Gamma Knife to Neuroprosthetics: The Future of Functional Neurosurgery

About this episode

Dr. Christian Iorio-Morin discusses the future of functional neurosurgery and the potential of neuroprosthetics in restoring movement.

In this episode of the Neural Implant Podcast, host Dr. Ladan Jiracek speaks with Dr. Christian Iorio-Morin , functional neurosurgeon and professor at the Université de Sherbrooke , about the evolving landscape of neurosurgery—from treating movement disorders and chronic pain to pushing the boundaries of paralysis recovery. Christian shares insights from his clinical work using gamma knife surgery, neuromodulation, and microvascular techniques, as well as his leadership on the RE-MOVE project, a large-scale initiative aiming to restore movement by reconnecting the brain and spinal cord through implantable technology. The conversation explores how modern neurosurgery is shifting from treating symptoms to rebuilding lost function, why many "paralyzed" systems still retain underlying capability, and how combining neuroscience, engineering, and patient-centered design could unlock a new generation of therapies for stroke, spinal cord injury, and beyond. Top 3 Takeaways: Most "brain stimulation" treatments actually work by shutting circuits down, not activating them. Despite the name, therapies like deep brain stimulation, gamma knife, and ablation all achieve similar results by…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Ladan Jiracek

Guest: Dr. Christian Iorio-Morin

Topics covered

• neurosurgery
• neuroprosthetics
• movement disorders
• chronic pain
• paralysis recovery
• neurotechnology

Keywords

• gamma knife
• neuromodulation
• microvascular techniques
• brain-machine interface
• stroke therapy
• spinal cord injury
• deep brain stimulation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Université de Sherbrooke, RE-MOVE project

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