Francesco Petrini - SensArs and the Future of Sensory Neuroprosthetics for Diabetic Neuropathy
About this episode
Francesco Petrini discusses the potential of intraneural stimulation to restore sensation in patients with diabetic neuropathy.
In this episode of the Neural Implant Podcast, host Dr. Ladan Jiracek sits down with Francesco Petrini, co-founder and CEO of SensArs, to discuss how intraneural stimulation could help restore sensation in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Francesco explains how loss of feeling in the feet can lead to unnoticed injuries, chronic wounds, and even amputations - and why rebuilding sensory feedback could dramatically improve quality of life. The conversation explores SensArs' approach to neuromodulation and what it takes to translate sensory neuroprosthetics into real-world clinical impact. Top 3 Takeaways: In diabetic neuropathy, the biggest danger is invisible damage: when patients lose sensation in their feet, they may not notice external threats like hot sand or a pebble in their shoe, and they also lose the natural sensory feedback that helps regulate balanced walking - leading to abnormal pressure, skin breakdown, ulcers, and ultimately a higher risk of amputation. Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most expensive health burdens in the US: its complications cost the healthcare system roughly $80 billion per year, making it comparable to cancer and among the top drivers of…
People in this episode
Host: Ladan Jiracek
Guest: Francesco Petrini
Topics covered
- diabetic neuropathy
- sensory neuroprosthetics
- intraneural stimulation
- neuromodulation
- healthcare costs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SensArs
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