Grégoire Courtine
Neuroscientist | Restoring Movement After Spinal Cord Injury
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Grégoire Courtine is a leading neuroscientist who has pioneered groundbreaking treatments for spinal cord injuries. As a Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), he directs the Courtine Lab, which has developed innovative neural interface technologies that enable paralyzed patients to regain mobility.
Courtine's research has been published in prestigious journals like Nature Medicine, and his TED Talk on his 'brain-spine interface' has been viewed over 3 million times. His keynotes offer hope and clinical insights to medical professionals, scientists, and patients seeking to push the boundaries of neurological recovery.
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The paralyzed rat that walked
A spinal cord injury can sever the communication between your brain and your body, leading to paralysis. Fresh from his lab, Grégoire Courtine shows a new method -- combining drugs, electrical stimulation and a robot -- that could re-awaken the neural pathways and help the body learn again to move on its own. See how it works, as a paralyzed rat becomes able to run and navigate stairs.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2013 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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