Khalil Ramadi

Join neural engineer Tom Oxley, biomaterials expert Eleanor Stride, and bioengineering innovator Khalil Ramadi as they dive into groundbreaking medical engineering. They discuss brain implants that facilitate communication for the locked-in and targeted drug delivery via bubbles in the bloodstream. Explore how ingestible electronics are set to revolutionize gut-brain communication, and ponder the ethical implications of brain-computer interfaces. Their insights showcase the incredible fusion of technology and medicine, aimed at transforming lives and enhancing human potential.

Khalil Ramadi, a medical hacker and TED Fellow, is pioneering electronic pills that could revolutionize treatment for chronic diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer's. He discusses how these innovative devices deliver 'bionudges'—small bursts of electrical or chemical stimuli—targeting gut health and brain happiness. The conversation unpacks the potential for personalized medicine and real-time health monitoring, suggesting a less invasive alternative to traditional therapies. This exciting approach could enhance patient care while transforming the future of healthcare.