Introduction – Afternoon Session

Session

Description: This full-day preconference course provides a comprehensive exploration of the engineering principles underlying the development and implementation of next-generation spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS) technologies. The morning session features presentations by academic engineers on fundamental principles critical to innovation in neuromodulation, including implantable pulse generator design, electrode engineering, stimulation paradigms, neural sensing strategies, clinical testing methodologies, and AI integration. The afternoon session transitions to industry perspectives, with engineers from leading companies (Abbott, Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Nalu, Nevro, and Saluda Medical) showcasing technologies recently released or currently under development. This structure offers attendees an unprecedented opportunity to understand both the theoretical foundations and practical applications driving the field forward. Each half-day segment concludes with a dedicated faculty Q&A session, fostering direct interaction between experts and attendees. The course is designed for a diverse audience including neural engineers, clinicians implementing these therapies, industry professionals, and researchers interested in neuromodulation technology development. Participants will gain insights into the complex engineering considerations behind modern neuromodulation systems, emerging technologies on the horizon, and the technical challenges being addressed by both academic and industry innovators. By focusing specifically on recent innovations and technologies in active development, the course provides highly relevant knowledge that can be immediately applied to research initiatives and clinical decision-making in neuromodulation therapy.

Please join us at the conclusion of the Advanced Engineering Principles in Neuromodulation: Next-Generation SCS and DBS Technologies precon for the presentation of the Innovator Award and the Distinguished Achievement in Science and Technology Awards in Milano Ballroom I & II.

The Innovator Award will be presented by Ahmed Raslan, MD to Shadi Dayeh, PhD at 5:00 PM. The Distinguished Achievement in Science and Technology Award will be presented by Marom Bikson to Cameron McIntyre, PhD.