Engineering Health: Dr. Khalil Ramadi's Vision of Bioengineering and Neuromodulation
Dr. Khalil Ramadi, an assistant professor at New York University Abu Dhabi, discusses the field of bioengineering and his work in neuromodulation and ingestible electronics. He explains that bioengineering encompasses tinkering with biology and physiology, and its focus has shifted from building hardware tools for the clinic to devices that can be implanted in the body.
Dr. Ramadi's interest in neuromodulation stems from the need to improve brain technologies and find non-invasive ways to target specific areas of the body. He also explores the potential applications of neuromodulation in areas such as obesity, eating disorders, and diabetes. The challenges in bioengineering include regulatory issues, access to innovations, and the scalability of devices. In this conversation, Khalil Ramadi discusses the field of bioengineering and its potential impact on healthcare. He shares insights on the future of bioengineering education, emphasizing the need for innovation and commercialization.
Khalil also predicts advancements in personalized care and the potential for new technologies to diagnose and treat diseases. He highlights the importance of finding inspiration and overcoming challenges in the field. Lastly, he introduces Project Prana Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on developing technologies for decentralized care.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Khalil Ramadi
03:47 Defining Bioengineering
06:33 Dr. Ramadi's Journey into Bioengineering
10:30 The Role of a Bioengineer
11:56 Focus on Neuromodulation and Ingestible Electronics
16:41 The Gut-Brain Connection
17:26 Applications of Neuromodulation
20:38 Neuralink and the Future of Bioengineering
25:05 Neuromodulation and GLP-1 Agonists
29:27 Challenges in Bioengineering
33:33 The Future of Pharma and Bioengineering
36:18 Ensuring Access to Bioengineering Innovations
40:20 The FLASH Pill and Appetite Stimulation
47:02 The Future of Bioengineering Education
51:10 Predictions for the Next 10 Years
55:00 Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Challenges
58:31 Project Prana Foundation
Resources
Dr. Khalil Ramadi:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalil-ramadi/
Ramadi Lab:
Ingestible electronics: Science Robotics paper for gastric stimulation: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ade9676
Project Prana: https://www.projectprana.org/isave
Nano Robots Shrink Bladder Cancer:
https://www.irbbarcelona.org/en/news/scientific/nanorobots-shrink-bladder-tumours-90
Light Powered Yeast:
https://www.science.org/content/article/scientists-engineer-first-light-powered-yeast
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