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Ep. 18 Michael Brotherton looking in

With limited supply and massive demand for opportunity in neurotech, it's not always clear how to fit in. This week we're joined by neurotechnology investor, community builder, and managing partner at Dragonfly 44 Capital, Michael Brotherton [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/#]. Michaels taken the long road in, from bench-side scientist, to Michelin star chef (not Michelin), and we guarantee this episode will inspire. Join us this week to hear about a range of topics from psychedelics regulation to new biomarkers and community building with a lot of life lessons along the way.

Ep. 17 Miriam Klein-Flügge faces of fear

This week, the team welcomes Dr. Mirian Klein-Flügge to discuss her latest work stimulating the amygdala and modifying emotional perception of faces. From molecular mapping MRI, to E/I balance, this episode has alot to showcase on experimental design and the massive potential of brief ultrasound stimuli. Check out the new paper here! https://www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S0896-6273(26)00172-8

Ep. 16 Jean-Francois Aubry one with waves

In a field moving this fast, it's important to remember that everything we take for granted was someone's lifetime of dedication. In our journey to collect their untold stories we catch up with one of the fields heroes, Jean-Francois Aubry [https://www.linkedin.com/company/110211473/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#], the Director of Research at the French National Center for Scientific Research, the Scientific Director of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation [https://www.linkedin.com/company/110211473/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#] Center of Excellence at Physics for Medicine Paris, and co-founder of SonoMind [https://www.linkedin.com/company/110211473/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#]. This episode is a wealth of historical context for acoustic array and lens design, through-skull transmit-receive, first steps in safely modulating the brain, scientific mentorship, and a forward looking sentiment for the mass treatment of depression. It is an absolute must listen for all those in the space.

Ep. 15 Jamie Tyler earthbound

Everyone in ultrasound neuromodulation has heard the story; a young man who came and went like the wind, leaving shock, awe, and promise of a great new technology. A resurgence born out of bumping speakers and majestic minis. 18 years later, the gang finds Jamie Tyler locked in a bank safe, surrounded by a glowing galaxy lighting the walls, eager to hear about where he's been and, more importantly, where he's headed next.

Ep. 14 Taylor Webb & Sam Clinard skull crazy

The skull cap gang has assembled for this riveting episode with Taylor Webb and Sam Clinard from the University of Utah. We talk about their development of a new MR hydrophone method, biomarkers for estimating dose, and the legacy of MR skull acoustic properties.