Edward Chang
Neurosurgeon, scientist, and a pioneering leader in functional neurosurgery and brain-computer interface technology. Chair of neurosurgery at UCSF.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 53min
#363 ‒ A new frontier in neurosurgery: restoring brain function with brain-computer interfaces, advancing glioblastoma care, and new hope for devastating brain diseases | Edward Chang, M.D.
Edward Chang, a leading neurosurgeon at UCSF, explores groundbreaking advancements in neurosurgery and brain-computer interfaces. He discusses the evolution towards minimally invasive techniques, the experience of awake brain surgery, and real-time brain mapping. Chang shares his vision for using technology to manage severe conditions like ALS and glioblastoma, underscoring the potential of slimmer implants. The conversation dives into the promise of BCIs for restoring communication and improving patient outcomes, illuminating the future of brain health.
Mar 22, 2024 • 21min
AI and Clinical Practice—The Potential for AI to Enable Speech and Facilitate Full Expression for Individuals With Brain Injuries
AI has potential to decode brain signals for speech, enable communication for non-verbal individuals, and translate human emotion. AI tools are being developed to restore speech and motor functions, revolutionizing speech through brain signals. Ethical considerations of AI decoding speech intentions are explored, as AI enables full expression for individuals with brain injuries.
