Neurons and Electrons: Integrating neural devices with the human body

Our program explores devices that interact with the body's neural network: the arena near and intermediate term for their research, development and implementation/ ultimate deployment. Such devices may affect any or all of the five senses, as well as muscle control and other body functions. Their prospects include links between the brain and the limbs, connecting organs and tissues despite neural pathways that have been damaged, or mediating between brain and prosthetics where body parts need to be replaced.

We will examine neural-devices integration with the body and the prospects in the near and intermediate term for additional product development, FDA approval, and actual use with patients. We will focus on the entrepreneur’s perspective but also on the science and the “wow” factor in integrating technology and the human body. Our speakers will share their views on the opportunities and challenges of the field, and give a clearer view of what’s coming our way.

Speakers:

Rafael Carbunaru, PhD

Vice President, Research and Development

Boston Scientific Corporation

Neuromodulation

Robert Greenberg, MD, PhD

Chairman

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.

Nick Terrafranca, DPM, FACFAS

CEO

NeuroRecovery Technologies, Inc.

Zoran Nenadic, DSc

Professor

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

University of California Irvine

Ronald E. Perez

Patent Attorney

Steinfl+Bruno LLP Intellectual Property Law

Producer/Moderator:

Russell M. Frandsen, The Business Legal Group

Ronald E. Perez

Patent Attorney

Steinfl+Bruno LLP Intellectual Property Law

Networking with refreshments from 8:00 - 9:00 AM / Program: 9:00 - 11:30 AM

Advance Ticket Sales:

General Admission: $30.00 ($35.00 the week of the event, $40.00 at door)

Students: $15.00* ($20.00 at door)

Caltech Students - No Charge*

Advance Ticket Sales end on Friday, November 10th at 1:00 PM PST.

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