/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ The field of neurotechnology, the focus of this blog, encompasses advances in brain science (neurons), information technology (bits) and bioengineering (genes). Up for discussion and analysis: the political, economic, ethical, and social forces that will shape the future of what will be one of the most important and fascinating stories of the coming decades. en-us zack@neuroinsights.com 2010-01-17T11:18:48-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2010/01/17/tel_aviv_neurotech_cluster_thrives.php Last week David Brooks wrote a spot on column about innovation in Tel Aviv, Israel. This is readily apparent in my own analysis of the global neurotechnology industry where Tel Aviv is rapidly becoming an innovation hub for next generation... 74223@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2010-01-17T11:18:48-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2009/10/22/neurotech_clusters_leading_regions_in_the_global_neurotechnology_industry.php This reports really represents the economic geographer in me wondering how the neurotech industry is developing across space. After months of data collection, writing and analysis here are the results. Go to the NIO website to download the 100 page... 74110@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2009-10-22T16:45:48-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2009/06/18/future_of_neurotech_innovation_novel_neuromodulation_platforms.php Adaptation of pacemaker technology has led to major advances in neurodevice development, allowing for stimulation of discrete brain areas and nerves for the treatment of Parkinson’s, essential tremor, epilepsy, and even obsessive–compulsive disorder. Novel device platforms for neuromodulation will allow... 73889@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2009-06-18T08:05:45-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2009/06/04/future_neurotech_innovation_crossing_the_blood_brain_barrier.php Dozens of private companies are currently developing or commercializing neurodrug delivery methods and devices that will bring life to old and new compounds alike. These technologies include: Implantable devices: Implantable pumps bypass the blood– brain barrier (BBB) and deliver highly... 73888@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2009-06-04T13:00:30-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2009/06/01/future_of_neurotech_innovation_neuroimaging_and_disease_treatment.php Brain and nervous system illnesses are exceptionally difficult to research and diagnose, partly because changes in the local environment of the brain are difficult to assess within the confines of the skull. Although diagnostic tests for diseases like cancer and... 73887@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2009-06-01T09:35:57-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2009/05/27/neurotechnology_industry_2009_report_released.php We have released our fifth annual comprehensive investment guide and market analysis of the global neurological disease and psychiatric illness markets. The 480-page report enables investors, companies and governments to identify opportunities, calculate risks and understand the dynamics of this... 73896@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2009-05-27T13:03:25-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2009/05/22/future_neurotech_innovation_stem_cells_and_neuroregeneration.php The brain has extremely limited capabilities to repair itself, but new strategies are emerging to improve the brain’s ability to regenerate lost neurons and to facilitate the incorporation of implanted stem cells into brain circuitry. There are currently at least... 73886@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2009-05-22T09:29:54-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2009/05/21/the_future_of_neurotechnology_innovation_part_1.php The journal Epilepsy & Behavior just published an article I wrote for a new section they've introduced on technological approaches to the scientific explorations of epilepsy and behavior. In The Future of Neurotechnology Innovation I review advances across several areas... 73885@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2009-05-21T12:08:35-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2009/05/06/neurotech_2009_next_week_in_sf_may_1113.php Our annual conference is next week and we have a fantastic line up of over 70 speakers. This is why a record number of participants are now registered for the 4th annual Neurotech Conference in San Francisco next week.... 73858@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2009-05-06T18:47:06-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2009/03/18/national_neurotech_bill_introduced_in_both_house_and_senate.php I've spent a few years on this...happy to see it moving forward in the 111th Congress. National Neurotechnology Initiative Act seeks to accelerate development of new treatments for brain and nervous system conditions SAN FRANCISCO & WASHINGTON, D.C., March 12... 73792@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2009-03-18T16:07:55-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2008/11/25/nio_unveils_top_10_neuroscience_trends_for_2009.php Here are ten emerging areas of neuroscience that will impact the future of treatments for brain and nervous system which were published as a result of the cutting edge research being presented at the Society for Neuroscience Conference held in... 73626@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2008-11-25T15:07:07-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2008/11/11/nio_ceo_media_tour_in_nyc_gets_results.php Yesterday, I hosted NIO's annual public neurotech company CEO media tour here in NYC with Uli Hacksell, CEO of Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Ron Cohen, CEO of Acorda Therapeutics and Joern Aldag, CEO of Evotec joining me in hour long discussions with... 73611@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2008-11-11T07:52:49-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2008/10/15/2009_stem_cell_trendsetters_in_neurology_and_psychiatry.php Stem cell approaches in neurology and psychiatry is the focus of a new report released today by NeuroInsights, the neurotech market authority. The industry insider report on innovative research and development in stem cell technology for the brain and nervous... 73579@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2008-10-15T10:07:24-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2008/09/02/want_to_start_a_neurotech_venture.php Do you have what it takes to start your own neurotech venture? If you think so, then I'd highly recommend getting over to MIT to enroll in this year's Neurotechnology Ventures seminar put on by Ed Boyden, Joost Paul Bonsen... 73525@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2008-09-02T13:31:33-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2008/08/26/neurotech_innovation_to_be_analyzed.php Casey and I recently met up in SF with Jason Davis, Assistant Professor of Strategy in the MIT Sloan School of Management, to explore his neurotech innovation project whose goal is to understand what makes neurotechnology innovations and ventures successful.... 73516@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neurotech Industry 2008-08-26T10:35:38-05:00