From Brain Signals to Breakthroughs: Neurotech, AI, and FinTech with Gerwin Schalk, PhD

In episode 46 of "Neurocareers Doing the Impossible," Dr. Milena Korostenskaja interviews Dr. Gerwin Schalk, a neuroscientist and neuroengineer, about his career journey from electrical engineering to pioneering work in neuroscience and neurotechnology. Dr. Schalk discusses his early interest in computers, his transition into neuroscience through brain-computer interface research, and his development of real-time functional brain mapping for neurosurgery. He highlights the unique healthcare landscape in China and his current work in Shanghai, focusing on developing accessible neurotechnologies. The conversation covers his work with ECOG signals, the development of adaptive neurotechnology programs, and his current project involving voice recognition to predict financial outcomes. Dr. Schalk emphasizes the importance of curiosity, communication, and perseverance for success in neurotechnology, and he shares his vision for the future of neurotechnology, including a seamless brain-computer interface.