Stimulating the Brain with Sound - Using Ultrasound Technology for Brain Disorders

This 31-minute talk from the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford features neuroscientists Kim Butts Pauly and Raag Airan discussing their innovative research on using ultrasound technology to treat brain disorders. Discover how these researchers from Stanford's Department of Radiology are developing methods to non-invasively reach deep brain circuits through the skull using sound waves. Learn about the potential applications of this technology for treating mental health conditions by modulating misfiring brain circuits without invasive procedures. The discussion explores how ultrasound could overcome the challenge of accessing delicate brain tissue protected by the skull, with clinical testing potentially beginning in the next few years. The talk includes references to related research initiatives at Stanford, including the Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience, and provides resources for further exploration of this cutting-edge neuroscience field.