This one-week, immersive course examines how neurotechnologies shape the daily lives of patients and users. Each day centers on a major clinical use-case, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Cochlear Implants, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Epilepsy Neuromodulation, and Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCIs), and combines foundational lectures, hands-on demonstrations and interactions with a real user.
We bring together clinicians, neuroscientists, engineers, ethicists, and industry partners to discuss clinical indications, device architectures, signal processing, evaluation methods, ethics and regulation, accessibility, risk–benefit trade-offs, and long-term follow-up. A engaging science communicator will facilitate the daily user sessions to foster empathetic, evidence-based dialogue and reflective practice.
The course leverages Radboud University and NeurotechEU partners to provide a multi-perspective view, building competence for translational neurotechnology and responsible innovation.
Learning objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of electrophysiology relevant to neurotechnology (neuronal signaling, stimulation principles, and recording basics) and apply this knowledge to interpret device operation.
- Explain and compare the clinical indications, core components, and operating principles of major neurotechnologies: DBS, cochlear implants, peripheral/vagus nerve stimulation, epilepsy devices, and BCIs.
- Critically evaluate patient impact and outcome measures (clinical endpoints, quality-of-life metrics) through case studies and evidence-based discussion.
- Engage in interdisciplinary dialogue with patients, clinicians, and engineers to identify ethical, accessibility, and design considerations for responsible neurotechnology innovation.
