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Closing Time Podcast

CEO Pitches Game-Based Therapy to Unlock Brain Health

Apr 17, 2024
38:35

In this episode, Dr. Bob Schafer, CEO of Lumos Labs, discusses the company's evolution from the popular brain training platform, Lumosity, to a leader in the development of digital therapeutics for the brain. Lumos Labs is pioneering the use of science-backed gameplay to tackle cognitive issues associated with conditions like ADHD.


We discuss:

- The unique dataset behind Lumosity, with over 100 million users and 8 billion gameplays

- How their extensive research fueled the shift towards digital therapeutics

- Challenges faced by early digital therapeutic companies, and the need for adaptable business models

- Lumos Labs' approach to commercialization and ensuring accessibility

- The future of digital health and medicine in addressing brain health and cognitive function

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