Cochlear implants and the future of AI with Professor James Fallon

In this episode of Med Tech Talks, Robert Klupacs CEO of the Bionics Institute, a world leader in the development of medical devices, talks to his colleague Professor James Fallon about exciting innovations at the Bionics institute that build on the knowledge gained during development of the cochlear implant. 

As Chief Technology Officer and Head of Research Operations, James leads a broad range of research, including development of an innovative device that stimulates the vagus nerve to improve the lives of people with type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. 

We find out about James' path from PhD student at the Bionics Institute to becoming a leading professor in bioengineering, and what he believes Australia can do to build greater innovation. 

In this episode you will hear about:

• How to always do what you love in your career and have fun along the way
• How the technology developed for the cochlear has given rise to new devices
• James' thoughts on building Australia from innovation.

More information
Take a look at the Bionics Institute website to find out more about our research into autoimmune and chronic conditions, and conditions affecting the brain, hearing and vision: Our Research | Bionics Institute

 To find out more about commercialisation of research through medical device spin-off companies at the Bionics Institute, go to: Our Impact  

Updated version 05/08/22