Wyss Center Partners with BrainScape Medical to Advance Long-Term Brain Monitoring and Neurostimulation
Strategic Partnership to Bring Innovative Neurotechnology to Clinical Solutions
The Wyss Center for Bio and Neuro Engineering is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with BrainScape Medical, a newly established company specializing in long-term brain monitoring and neurostimulation. This collaboration marks a significant step in translating innovative neurotechnology into real-world clinical solutions.
Transforming Neurological Care with Epios
Epios, a cutting-edge platform designed for continuous, long-term brain activity monitoring, has been granted an exclusive license by the Wyss Center. This minimally invasive solution for diagnosing and treating neurological disorders has demonstrated promising results in first-in-human trials. Epios provides full-head subscalp EEG monitoring using minimally invasive electrodes, allowing for continuous brain activity recording. This is crucial for managing conditions such as epilepsy and dementia. Uniquely, the system integrates both monitoring and neuromodulation, enabling real-time therapeutic interventions.
Realizing the Potential of Epios
"We are thrilled to see Epios progressing toward clinical application," said Dr. Erwin Böttinger, Director of the Wyss Center. "Our partnership with BrainScape Medical reflects our commitment to advancing impactful neurotechnologies that have market impact and directly benefit patients."
Laura Johnson, CEO of BrainScape Medical, added, "Epios represents a significant advancement in neurotechnology. Our goal is to bring this innovative solution to patients worldwide, improving their experience managing and living with their neurological disorder through better diagnosis and treatment."
About the Wyss Center
The Wyss Center is an independent, not-for-profit organization focused on advancing neurotechnologies to improve the lives of people with neurological and mental health disorders. Based at Campus Biotech in Geneva, Switzerland, the Center develops transformative solutions in artificial intelligence, bioengineering, and neuroengineering to restore essential neural functions and deliver precision therapies. Established in 2014 with the support of Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss, the Center collaborates with academic, clinical, and industry partners globally to drive innovation and maximize clinical impact.
Conclusion
The partnership between the Wyss Center and BrainScape Medical marks a significant milestone in the development of innovative neurotechnologies. Epios has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach long-term brain monitoring and neurostimulation, providing patients with better diagnosis and treatment options.
FAQs
- What is Epios?
Epios is a cutting-edge platform designed for continuous, long-term brain activity monitoring. - What is the Wyss Center?
The Wyss Center is an independent, not-for-profit organization focused on advancing neurotechnologies to improve the lives of people with neurological and mental health disorders. - What is the purpose of the partnership between the Wyss Center and BrainScape Medical?
The partnership aims to bring Epios to market, providing patients with better diagnosis and treatment options for neurological disorders.
