The Future of Brain Tech
In this episode of The Vitals, Mount Sinai experts explore how cutting-edge technology — from brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to AI-powered imaging — is transforming neurosurgery and patient care. Discover how BCIs turn thought into movement, how AI can spot strokes in minutes, and how neuro-navigation helps surgeons operate with unprecedented precision.
Featuring:
- Dr. Joshua Bederson — Chair of Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Health System
- Dr. Ignacio Saez — Neuroscientist and BCI Researcher, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Dr. Amish Doshi, Professor of Radiology and Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Leslie Schlachter, PA-C — Chief Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery
Featuring:
- Dr. Joshua Bederson — Chair of Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Health System
- Dr. Ignacio Saez — Neuroscientist and BCI Researcher, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Dr. Amish Doshi, Professor of Radiology and Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Leslie Schlachter, PA-C — Chief Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery
Leslie: Hi. Welcome to the vitals, the Mount Sinai health System's newest video podcast.
Leslie: I'm your host, Leslie Schachter, a neurosurgery physician assistant at the Mount Sinai Hospital.
Today we're talking about machine learning and the brain computer interface BCI. Mount Sinai Health System is a global leader in BCI, and actually had the first annual BCI symposium last year here in New York.
Leslie: I'm happy to have Doctor Joshua Bederson, professor and chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Mount Sinai Health System. He is a busy practicing skull base and cerebrovascular neurosurgeon and global leader and innovator in the field of advanced digital technology in neurosurgery and leading the field of BCI with his team here at the Mount Sinai Hospital. And I am the physician assistant who works alongside him.
Leslie: We also have Doctor Ignacio Saez, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Neuroscience, neurosurgery and Neurology
Leslie: And the director of the Human Neurophysiology Laboratory at the Icahn School of Medicine, at the Mount Sinai Hospital and the Friedman Brain Institute. His research focuses on understanding how human cognition arises from the interaction of multiple brain areas and neurotransmitter systems, particularly in decision making behavior.
Leslie: We also have Doctor Doshi, professor of radiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Leslie: He serves as vice chairman of ambulatory services and radiology, chief of the Division of Neuro Radiology, and associate director of Radiology Residency program. He is a board certified radiologist with a specialty certification in neuro radiology. Thank you guys for all being here. I really appreciate you guys taking the time.