Show Notes
It sounds like science fiction, but brain-powered technology is already here. In this episode of Holy Shift!, host Angela Gill Nelms sits down with Dr. Chethan Pandarinath, a neuroscientist and engineer who studies how we can read brain signals and turn them into action. From helping people communicate and move after injury to building technology that listens to the brain in real time, Chethan breaks down how this science works, why it matters, and what the future of brain-computer interfaces could look like. Expect big ideas, clear explanations, and a fascinating look at how close we really are to mind-powered technology.
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About The Host: Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in transforming bold ideas into impactful healthcare solutions. She serves as the Director of Biolocity, accelerating the commercialization of early-stage medical technologies developed at Emory University and Georgia Tech. She is also the Founder and CEO of The AGN Group, and the host of the Badass Leaders Podcast, where she champions courageous, compassionate leadership. Learn more at www.AngelaGillNelms.com.
Meet The HolyShift! Team: Produced by: Erin Buckley and Zachary Danziger Filming & Editing: Jackie Hampton Logistics & Marketing Support: Katie Hart, The AGN Group
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In this special Season 1 roundup of Holy Shift!, host Angela Gill Nelms revisits standout moments from this season's conversations with researchers at Georgia Tech and Emory University. Guests share their engineering solutions, the personal stories and unexpected paths that brought them to the lab, and why public funding for basic science and biomedical innovation is more critical than ever. This episode features clips from conversations with Melissa Kemp, Lena Ting, David Myers, Mike Davis, Scott Hollister, Zachary Danziger, Annabelle Singer, Shella Keilholz, Machelle Pardue, Anant Madhabushi, Chethan Pandarinath, Felipe Quiroz, and Ming Fong. As we look ahead to Season 2, we want to hear from you! Take a few minutes to fill out our listener survey and let us know what you loved, what you want more of, and what we can do better. One lucky respondent will receive a Holy Shift! listener swag package.
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