The STEIN Fireside Podcast is a series hosted by the Society for Technology, Engineering, and Innovation in Neurosurgery (STEIN). Its purpose is to create an informal yet deeply insightful platform for discussing cutting-edge topics in neuroscience, neurosurgery, and related technologies. Episodes feature conversations with leading experts who share their research, clinical experiences, and perspectives on the future of brain science and interventions.
Bell Labs, Brain-Computer Interfaces & DBS Innovation with Hemant Bokil
STEIN Fireside Podcast: Bell Labs, Brain-Computer Interfaces & DBS Innovation with Hemant Bokil, S1-Ep21
How does someone go from studying mathematical physics to helping develop cutting-edge neurotechnology?
In this episode of the STEIN Fireside Podcast Series, with Dr. Kai Miller, Matt Baker, and Bryan Klassen sit down with Hemant Bokil to discuss his unique journey from mathematics and theoretical physics into computational neuroscience, Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), and eventually Boston Scientific's Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) program.
The conversation explores early neuroscience research, Bell Labs innovation culture, the development of the Chronux toolbox, writing Observed Brain Dynamics, and the challenges of translating scientific discoveries into real-world medical technologies. Hemant also shares insights into DBS programming, neurotechnology regulation, imaging-guided therapies, and the future of adaptive brain stimulation.
Whether you're interested in neuroscience, engineering, medical devices, or scientific careers, this episode offers a fascinating look at how ideas move from theory to patient care.
15 Oct 2026
Deep Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy Explained: Targets, Technology & Future Treatments
STEIN Fireside Podcast: Deep Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy Explained: Targets, Technology & Future Treatments, S1-Ep20
Epilepsy treatment is entering a new era of precision neuromodulation.
In this episode of the Stein Fireside Podcast, neurosurgeon Dr. Kai Miller explains how deep brain stimulation (DBS), responsive neurostimulation (RNS), stereo-EEG, and advanced thalamic targeting are transforming the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy.
Learn how neurosurgeons and neurologists work together to identify seizure networks, select stimulation targets, test therapies during stereo-EEG monitoring, and customize treatment strategies for individual patients. Dr. Miller also explores emerging research on brain connectivity, evoked potentials, and multi-target stimulation approaches that may improve outcomes for complex epilepsy cases.
Whether you're a clinician, researcher, student, or someone interested in neuroscience, this lecture provides a fascinating look at the future of epilepsy surgery and neurostimulation.
1 Oct 2026
Math to Mind: Drs. Breakspear & Hermes on Careers, Community and Neuroscience
What does it take to build a successful career in neuroscience?
In this episode of STEIN Fireside Chats, Drs. Kai Miller and Bryan Klassen sits down with Dr. Dora Hermes (Mayo Clinic) and Dr. Michael Breakspear (University of Newcastle, Australia) for a wide-ranging conversation about the culture of neuroscience beyond the science itself.
They discuss their unconventional journeys into neuroscience, the influence of mentors, balancing family life with scientific careers, creating supportive research environments, data sharing and standardization, the growth of the Brain Imaging Data Structure (BIDS), leadership within the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), and the evolving future of scientific publishing.
From mathematics and medicine to open science, mentorship, and global scientific collaboration, this conversation offers valuable insights for students, trainees, researchers, and anyone interested in how modern neuroscience advances through community.
Topics Covered
✅ Career paths into neuroscience✅ Mathematics, psychology, and medicine✅ Mentorship and lab culture✅ Family life in academic science✅ Data standardization and BIDS✅ Open science and reproducibility✅ OHBM and scientific communities✅ Scientific publishing and journal reform✅ Leadership in neuroscience
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