May 18, 2026

In this episode of the Neural Implant Podcast, host Dr. Ladan Jiracek speaks with Ali Samiian, founder of Poplar Access Advisors, about one of the most overlooked challenges in neurotechnology and medical devices: reimbursement.

Ali has spent over 20 years working across pharma, medical devices, and neuromodulation,...

Apr 27, 2026

In this episode of the Neural Implant Podcast, host Dr. Ladan Jiracek speaks with Ellyn Ito, CEO and co-founder of Innerstill Health, about their wearable neurotechnology platform and flagship product, MindVibe. This non-invasive device combines vagus nerve stimulation and acupressure-based neuromodulation to help...

Apr 13, 2026

In this episode of the Neural Implant Podcast, host Dr. Ladan Jiracek speaks with Dr. Christian Iorio-Morin, functional neurosurgeon and professor at the Université de Sherbrooke, about the evolving landscape of neurosurgery—from treating movement disorders and chronic pain to pushing the boundaries of paralysis...

Apr 13, 2026

In this episode of the Neural Implant Podcast, host Dr. Ladan Jiracek sits down with Omari Bouknight, CEO of Resonant Link Medical, to explore how advances in wireless power transfer are reshaping the future of implantable medical devices. Omari shares how traditional power limitations have historically constrained...

Feb 9, 2026

In this episode of the Neural Implant Podcast, host Dr. Ladan Jiracek sits down with Francesco Petrini, co-founder and CEO of SensArs, to discuss how intraneural stimulation could help restore sensation in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Francesco explains how loss of feeling in the feet can lead to unnoticed...