Best JoJo from SKRAPS Studio Podcasts (2024)

JoJo and Arun are producing some key content that will make you turn your heads in disbelief. Until then, we thought it would be good to get your mind focussed on that wonderful molecule - serotonin that has received fresh life due to its impact on mental health, be it with psychedelics or with electrical stimulation for depression etc. This episod…

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BCI's On The Grill 🥩 - Candid Questions in Bioelectronic Medicines (Part 2) 1:22:08

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What Is a BCI? And just as importantly, what isn’t a BCI? This is an unusual episode and an incredibly fun one. Arun and JoJo enlisted some of the field’s top folks to talk through what’s in and what’s out in this exciting field. Amy Kruse is a general partner at Prime Movers Lab and a self-professed Founder turned Funder (and a neuroscientist by t…

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Why did Merck KGaA venture into Bioelectronics? - Candid Question in Bioelectronic Medicines (Part 1) 44:13

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At SKRAPS, we are always looking to get behind the veil of the happenings in the field. We want to go beyond the facade of the news headlines. In recognition of this, we are now reading the slug for part 1 of candid conversations or plainly put - “Cutting through the crap in Bioelectronics”. So, we are joining Dr. Robert Spoelgen, Head of Bioelectr…

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It's time for DANC - “Dynamic ANC (Active "Nerve” Cancellation)” 1:10:37

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Julia Child was a master. She was not a classically trained chef, but pursued cooking as a hobby. Her super power? Passion. A passion for making gastronomy accessible, to deliver an honest and attainable presentation, and she possessed a pure, unadulterated joy for her craft. While Michael Ackermann isn’t a neurotechnolgy hobbyist, he does share ot…

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It's the Second Anniversary of Skraps Podcast 1:33:20

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Skraps is turning two. Or is it our second anniversary? I can't quite decide so let's celebrate both. Join us as we walk down memory lane with some highlights (and hopefully no lowlights) of the past two years of their audio partnership. Re-live some of our favorite moments - laughter, tears, learning, and even occasionally, listening. We revisit e…

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Our British Podcast Awards Nomination Tape 31:40

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Hello friends and dear listeners, Recently, we were urged by a couple of our British listeners and experienced audio producers in the podcasting space, to nominate our last season’s science documentary podcast on Psychedelics for the British Podcast awards. Without further adieu, here is the 30 minute tape we sent for the second stage of the nomina…

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European Innovation Council & NeuroTechnology/MedTech funding 47:30

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Funding for Bioelectronic Medicines does not come from traditional venture capital. It also comes from grant funding agencies. While the most well known grant funding bodies are NIH and DARPA in this area, there is also a renewed deeper interest in funding early research to develop products for clinical applications from the EU as well. So we invit…

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Sleep Apnea: ft. Napoleon, Churchill, Brahms, Stalin & Queen Victoria 1:17:56

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“Laugh and the world laughs with you. Snore and you sleep alone” is a famous quote from the author Anthony Burgess. Sleep Apnea affects 425 million adults over the age of 40. Yet, good treatments are unavailable. In this episode we address how Bioelectronic Medicines helps to alleviate the problem. Links as promised: Inspire Medical - the first hyp…

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S4 E7: Investing (exclusively!!) in Bioelectronic Medicines 1:18:54

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We are joined by Imran Eba of GlaxoSmithKline's Bioelectronic Medicine fund - Action Potential Venture Capital to talk about investing in Bioelectronic Medicines. APV is the only fund that invests exclusively in bioelectronic medicines - and they've been here since the beginning. This leads to the ongoing question: what is and what is not a bioelec…

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S4 E6: Research Pioneers ft. Ian Burkhart & Benjamin Stecher 1:00:48

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Most of us can pretty certainly say that we are alone within our heads. We may joke about inner voices, but what really happens when there genuinely is an external influence deep within a brain? The answer? In the case of two research pioneers, Ian Burkhart and Benjamin Stecher, the answer is nothing short of a miracle. These two souls both underwe…

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S4 E5: The Killing 58:43

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PUT YOUR HEADPHONES ON! What does a 4 cm long and 25g in weight crustacean have to teach us about Bioelectronic Medicine and human health? And what does its feeding habits have to tell us about how we deal with tumours? Well, there is more than what meets the eye! If we reveal more than this, we are breaking the plot to you and making your life eas…

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S4 E4: The Ultrasounds of Silence 1:13:07

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The saying, as grotesque as it might be, goes "there's more than one way to skin a cat." In our case, there's more than one way to stimulate a nerve and we've gathered some experts leading the charge (pun very much intended.) Gather around the fire, bring some marshmallows and listen in as we chat with Hubert Lim of the University of Minnesota, Chr…

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S4 E3: Basic Bench - Bedside Considerations For Bioelectronic Medicines 56:25

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Have you ever wondered what decisions go behind deciding if a pharmaceutical is to be administered either orally or intravenously or via inhalation. Who decides that? Well, the short answer is that it is decided based on a tested pharmaceutical developmental framework that has stood the test of time. First, it is determined by a clinical need, then…

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S4 E2 Depression Rx: The Tale of SAINT Magnus 1:03:47

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Join Arun & JoJo as they go behind the wall of the science that underpins new treatments for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). While MDD is the leading cause of both personal and societal disability, there are still inadequate treatment options. But the advent of two very areas are bringing hope! The first area is psychedelic assisted psychotherapy …

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S4 BONUS: NIH's NeuroMod Prize: A Good Idea? 43:44

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The NIH's Neuromodulation Prize was announced on Jan 17, 2002. The $9.8 million dollar prize pot will be awarded over three phases. So we did an interview for Ladan Jiracek & Neural Implant Podcast around this prize, purely because Arun has experience in working as part of the team that did the GSK Innovation Prize. If anyone has not listened to La…

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S4 E1: What in the world is a Bioelectronic Medicine? 29:14

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What in the world is a Bioelectronic Medicine? As promised, link to schema below 👇🏻👇🏻 Link to Schema on Bioelectronics Medicines Framework: here SKRAPS will remain free, but the production is not. If you would like to help us, please visit here. Episode Description: “Tis but thy name that is my enemy; Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. What’s…

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Season 4 Trailer - SKRAPS: Bioelectronic Medicines 7:34

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What is a Bioelectronic Medicine? How many of us really even know what it is and understand it? This trailer serves as a primer to the season dedicated to Bioelectronic Medicines where our hosts go behind the veil to explore the idea of how medicines that get on your nerves are made.By SKRAPS Studio

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Adieu 2021: PsychedeRx Series Sound Design - Part Deux 1:05:49

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As promised last month, here is part 2 of the story of sound design for the PsychedeRx series - a documentary exploring the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. This series in its entirety can be accessed here using this LINK and PODCAST PLAYER of your choice. The transcripts of every episode is located at our website: www.psychederx.com Remember…

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Bonus Episode No.3: What's a trip really like? 41:46

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If you’ve listened to the PsychedRx series, or ever contemplated experiencing psychedelics, you’ve probably asked yourself what a trip is really like. Well, I’d very much like to tell you what it’s like, but it’s much like trying to describe an exact shade of purple velvet. It’s deep, rich, bright, dark, it changes as the light shifts. When you tou…

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Bonus Episode No.2: Building a perfect life (or Not) 1:08:39

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Hello all, This is JoJo, your friend and co-host of SKRAPS. I grew up around construction. Tradesmen and experts at the crafts of building and repairing homes were omnipresent in my childhood. From a very young age, I knew more about framing than I did about Barbie dolls. I was comfortable in the world of power tools and knew the importance of “mea…

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The Art & Science of Science Communications with Jim Cavuoto 1:02:43

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We talked before about the different ways to make a career in science. We've had people from finance, and entrepreneurs driving the start-up world. We've even had a scientific illustrator. There's one area of science and technology that we're covering for the first time today - this one is near and dear to our hearts because it's something that we …

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Bonus Episode No.1: Psychedelics: When is it a bad idea? 25:34

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Over the ten episodes in this series, it’s clear that we are enthusiastic about the future of psychedelic medicines. There are so many potential applications for responsible, physician-assisted therapies that it almost seems as though psychedelics are a silver bullet, or a little black dress - perfect for any occasion and applicable to myriad disea…

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The story of PsychedeRx series' sound design 39:48

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Recently, one of our loyal listeners sent a very kind message. It was extremely appreciate of our PsychedeRx series and asked a key question about how we went about doing the music as they referred to. That's when I realized that what I had taken as a necessary and mandatory part of our podcast was appreciated by the listener. It was a very pleasan…

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Episode 10: Investing in New Frontiers of the Psychedelic Renaissance 1:33:08

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New molecules, new IP, new opportunities. How can investors be induced to support the massive, but necessary funds required to support the important and carefully regulated research necessary to bring psychedelic therapies to market. Not to be crass, but if something isn’t going to bring a profit, it’s unlikely to receive much funding, regardless o…

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Episode 9: New Frontiers in Psychedelic Drug Discovery: What, Why & How? 1:19:05

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Mushrooms changed the world in the 20th century, some say. Others say, psychedelics are older than humankind. But instead of synthesising molecules and providing it people in a clandestine manner, what if, proper systematic drug discovery and development was done to make psychedelics better? In this penultimate episode of PsychedeRx, we explore a f…

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Rerun: Why has the War on Drugs not worked? Lessons from Undercover Policing 1:05:05

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This re-run was triggered by a news article of a horrible event in Ecuador where a prison riot killed 68 people. Such type of events are becoming increasingly commonplace due to organised crime. The rioters and instigators must be dealt with appropriately to control the violence, but beyomnd that where does that leave us? We can take one stance, wh…

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Episode 8: New Frontiers in Psychedelics for Addiction and Depression 1:20:30

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Zeus gave Sisyphus the eternal punishment of forever rolling a boulder up a hill in the depths of Hades for his crimes of being a trickster and twice cheating death. “Then I witnessed the torture of Sisyphus, as he wrestled with a huge rock with both hands. Bracing himself and thrusting with hands and feet he pushed the boulder uphill to the top. B…

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Episode 7: PTSD and Psychedelics: Making "Unconventional" Conventional! 1:47:13

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A cast will help a broken bone to heal, a tourniquet will help to stop the bleeding in a limb, an aspirin will alleviate a headache, time (and ice cream) will help to heal a broken heart. But how do you heal a broken mind? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is but one of the psychiatric indications with inadequate, frequently ineffective treatme…

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Rerun: Analytical Chemistry & Climate Change with Dr. Amanda Grannas 1:12:13

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It's the climate change summit week. So in preparation for everyone, we wanted to re-run this crucial episode that we hope everyone gets to listen to. She gives a personal viewpoint as a scientist, coming from a coal-mining family and being the first graduate in her family to going on to be the Vice-Provost and Chief Research Officer of Villanova U…

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Episode 6: Sparking the Psychedelic Renaissance 1:05:41

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We discuss previously underappreciated personal stories of how the Psychedelic Renaissance was sparked since 1971. Description: 1971 was the year when drug prohibition came into force. Did we tell you the story of how the tables were turned against the prohibition of drugs? Or did we tell you the hurdles that were needed to be overcome. Well, that'…

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Chillies, Spices, Food and TR(i)Ps w/ Krish Ashok 47:05

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It's the start of Season 4 of SKRAPS. So first, credit where it is due, thanks so much for the support! Have you ever wondered where the food you eat comes from? No, we do not talk about your carbon footprint or the location of the farm Food and flavour evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, likes and dislikes in our mind so much so that a particular …

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Episode 5: Basic Pharmacology of Serotonin & Psychedelics 1:30:44

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We’ve spent some time already on the definition of psychedelic - and we’ll spend more time before this series is over. But, Skraps is a podcast whose roots are run deep in the sciences, we couldn’t ignore the topic of the basic pharmacology of psychedelics. This episode is a primer for citizen scientists and holds some intriguing information for th…

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Episode 4: Oh, LSD! My Problem Child 1:10:03

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“Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of men? The Shadow knows!” But seriously - who knows? And are the men evil? Or is it their hearts? Or is it the means that they employ? Can their cause serve as cover? Can there be righteous justification for some of the horrendous things done in the name of self-preservation? In the short gap between World W…

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What's a trip really like? 40:00

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If you’ve listened to the PsychedRx series, or ever contemplated experiencing psychedelics, you’ve probably asked yourself what a trip is really like. Well, I’d very much like to tell you what it’s like, but it’s much like trying to describe an exact shade of purple velvet. It’s deep, rich, bright, dark, it changes as the light shifts. When you tou…

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Episode 3: The Doors are Blown Open 56:48

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Drug discovery doesn’t happen in a vacuum. So much of the world’s geopolitical activities affect what happens both inside and outside of the lab. Lysergic Acid Diethylamide was such a curious drug that there were seemingly no limits to how and when it would be tested. Episode three of PsychedeRx kicks off with an LSD-laden military training exercis…

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Peeling the Onion: Nobel Prize 2021 announcement in Medicine & Physiology 23:05

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October 4, 2021 marked the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine to Dr. David Julius and Dr. Ardem Parpoutian. This episode goes behind the relevance of their findings and why it is such an important moment for a field that brings together biology, physics, chemistry and medicine. Key Reviews to dig into: TRP channels: Click he…

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Episode 2: Mescaline: The OG of Psychedelics 1:01:29

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Peyote crosses the border and causes a riot. Drug companies want their taste, and psychedelics reach the social elite. What could possibly go wrong? In episode two of PsychedeRx, Peyote comes north to the good old US of A. And it’s not just for religious ceremonies anymore, either. Spanish conquistadors and European explorers, seeking to dominate t…

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Building a perfect life (or Not) - #PsychedeRx Bonus Episode No. 2 1:06:53

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Hello all, This is JoJo, your friend and co-host of SKRAPS. I grew up around construction. Tradesmen and experts at the crafts of building and repairing homes were omnipresent in my childhood. From a very young age, I knew more about framing than I did about Barbie dolls. I was comfortable in the world of power tools and knew the importance of “mea…

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Episode 1: Psychedelics: The Fun, The Fantastical & the Facts! 1:10:05

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Where were you on June 18, 1971? Did you know that was when Richard Nixon, the United Nations, and other world leaders changed the course of popular culture, scientific experimentation, and mind exploration for the next five decades? Did you know that substances that have the potential to change the way we treat myriad diseases and conditions - one…

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SKRAPS NeuroTech NewsHour: Sep 21 59:54

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Join us to listen to the bi-weekly news round up on all things #NeuroTech and #BioelectronicMedicine. This week we talk about academic news with Cleveland NeuroTech Entrepreneurs workshop, UConn hiring spree in Engineering with focus on NeuroTech. On industry side, we cover Rune Labs, Tivic Health, Opinions on Nyxoah and their FDA breakthrough desi…

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Psychedelics: When is it a bad idea? - #PsychedeRx Bonus Episode No. 1 23:48

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Over the ten episodes in this series, it’s clear that we are enthusiastic about the future of psychedelic medicines. There are so many potential applications for responsible, physician-assisted therapies that it almost seems as though psychedelics are a silver bullet, or a little black dress - perfect for any occasion and applicable to myriad disea…

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PsychedeRx - Trailer 3:45

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This is PsychedeRx - A SKRAPS original podcast series detailing the journey of an improbable drug class (Psychedelics) and its journey - past, present and future. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyBy SKRAPS Studio

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#PsychedeRx Episode 10: Investing in New Frontiers of the Psychedelic Renaissance 1:31:22

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New molecules, new IP, new opportunities. How can investors be induced to support the massive, but necessary funds required to support the important and carefully regulated research necessary to bring psychedelic therapies to market. Not to be crass, but if something isn’t going to bring a profit, it’s unlikely to receive much funding, regardless o…

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#PsychedeRx Episode 9: New Frontiers in Psychedelic Drug Discovery: What, Why & How? 1:17:19

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Mushrooms changed the world in the 20th century, some say. Others say, psychedelics are older than humankind. But instead of synthesising molecules and providing it people in a clandestine manner, what if, proper systematic drug discovery and development was done to make psychedelics better? In this penultimate episode of PsychedeRx, we explore a f…

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#PsychedeRx Episode 8: New Frontiers in Psychedelics for Addiction and Depression 1:18:44

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Zeus gave Sisyphus the eternal punishment of forever rolling a boulder up a hill in the depths of Hades for his crimes of being a trickster and twice cheating death. “Then I witnessed the torture of Sisyphus, as he wrestled with a huge rock with both hands. Bracing himself and thrusting with hands and feet he pushed the boulder uphill to the top. B…

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Recording: NeuroTech NewsHour session on Clubhouse 57:26

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JoJo and I do a fortnightly (bi-weekly) newshour session on all things Neurotech spanning the academic and industry updates. This week we covered a few updates. Most important of all, it is the first women led chairing of Gordon Research Seminar Series as an add-on for Neuroelectronic Interfaces GRC. One of the co-chairs, Nikki Pelot joined us to g…

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