Neurosurgery, Blood-Brain Barrier, Ultrasound Technology for Brain Diseases & Disorders | Nir Lipsman | 181

Send us a text About the guest: Nir Lipsman, MD, PhD is a neurosurgeon and neuroscientist at the University of Toronto. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Lipsman discuss: neurosurgery; the blood-brain barrier and how it works; using focused ultrasound technology to non-invasively treat patients; regulatory impediments to clinical research; costs, constraints, and future applications of ultrasound tech for treating psychiatric conditions; and more. Related episodes: M&M #168: Sleep: Neural Cir...