Explore the cutting-edge of neurosurgery in our latest blog post, delving into the ethical considerations and groundbreaking advancements from the 11th Annual Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tank, where the future of neuromodulation is being shaped.
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Proceedings of the 11th Annual Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tank: pushing the forefront of neuromodulation with functional network mapping, biomarkers for adaptive DBS, bioethical dilemmas, AI-guided neuromodulation, and translational advancements.
Johnson et al., Front Hum Neurosci 2024
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2024.1320806
Oh, gather ’round, folks, for the tale of the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Think Tank XI, where the brightest minds in neuromodulation convened in the exotic locale of Gainesville, Florida, from August 9-11, 2023. The theme? “Pushing the Forefront of Neuromodulation”. Because, of course, the forefront just isn’t going to push itself.
Our hero, Dr. Nico Dosenbach from the faraway land of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, graced the stage as the keynote speaker. With the might of his research, recently published in the sacred scrolls of Nature, and in collaboration with the wise Dr. Evan Gordon, they unveiled the mystical somato-cognitive action network (SCAN). This revelation not only redefined the motor homunculus (because it was about time someone did) but also spawned new hypotheses about the magical integrative networks that make therapeutic DBS work. Mind-blowing, right?
But let’s not forget, the DBS Think Tank, founded in the ancient year of 2012, is not just any gathering. It’s a noble assembly where clinicians, engineers, and researchers from the realms of industry and academia can freely discuss the arcane secrets of current and emerging DBS technologies, along with the logistical and ethical conundrums that plague their noble quest. Because what’s a gathering without a few ethical dilemmas to spice things up?
And lo, the group proclaimed that globally, more than 263,000 DBS devices have been implanted in the brains of those with neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. A number both awe-inspiring and slightly terrifying when you stop to think about it.
This year’s meeting, however, wasn’t just about patting each other on the back. No, it was focused on the truly cutting-edge stuff like translational neuromodulation, physiology that’s so advanced it’s practically from the future, and the latest neuromodulation gossip from Europe and Asia. They even delved into the murky waters of neuroethical dilemmas, artificial intelligence, computational modeling, and the ever-elusive time scales in DBS for mood disorders. And let’s not forget the tantalizing teasers of advances in future neuromodulation devices. Because what’s a think tank without a little dreaming of the future?
So there you have it, a whimsical recap of the DBS Think Tank XI, where the future of neuromodulation is so bright, you might just need to implant a device to see it.