Inside the future of medical implants – from spinal cord breakthroughs to brain stimulation
E+T Podcast14 Aug 2025

Inside the future of medical implants – from spinal cord breakthroughs to brain stimulation

From the first pacemakers of the 1950s to cutting-edge brain and spinal cord stimulation, implantable medical devices have come a long way – but the real breakthroughs might still be ahead. In this episode of Off The Page, E&T’s Tim Fryer and Jack Loughran speak with Professor Nick Donaldson of University College London about the science, engineering, and ethics behind modern implants. We explore how bioelectronic medicine could transform treatment for spinal injuries, chronic pain, ment...

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