STEIN Fireside Podcast

The STEIN Fireside Podcast is a series hosted by the Society for Technology, Engineering, and Innovation in Neurosurgery (STEIN). Its purpose is to create an informal yet deeply insightful platform for discussing cutting-edge topics in neuroscience, neurosurgery, and related technologies. Episodes feature conversations with leading experts who share their research, clinical experiences, and perspectives on the future of brain science and interventions.

STEIN Fireside Podcast is a education podcast hosted by steinfiresidepodcast, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #18

  The Shocking History of Psychosurgery: From Lobotomy to Deep Brain Stimulation

  Sep 15, 202626 minS1

  STEIN Fireside Podcast: The Shocking History of Psychosurgery: From Lobotomy to Deep Brain Stimulation, S1-Ep18 How did psychiatric neurosurgery evolve from ancient trepanation and controversial lobotomies to modern deep brain stimulation (DBS)? In this fascinating presentation, Dr. Erik Blomstedt explores the complete history of psychosurgery, tracing its origins from prehistoric skull procedures through the rise and fall of lobotomy, the development of stereotactic neurosurgery, and today's cutting-edge DBS treatments for OCD, depression, and other psychiatric disorders. Learn how changing medical knowledge, technological innovation, ethics, and neuroscience have shaped one of medicine's most controversial and intriguing fields. Topics include: • Trepanation and ancient theories of mental illness • Early psychiatric brain surgery • Moniz, Freeman, and the lobotomy era • The psychosurgery debate • Stereotactic neurosurgery • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) • OCD and depression treatments • Future directions for psychiatric neurosurgery

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  Episode #17

  Pediatric Dystonia, DBS & Hope: Dr. Keith Coffman on Transforming Young Lives

  Sep 1, 20261h 19mS1

  How do you restore movement to a child whose body has become trapped by dystonia? In this episode of the STEIN Fireside Chat Podcast, Dr. Bryan Klassen and Dr. Kai Miller sit down with Dr. Keith Coffman, pediatric neurologist and movement disorders specialist at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Coffman shares his journey from childhood fascination with psychology and neuroscience to becoming a leading expert in pediatric dystonia, Tourette syndrome, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). The discussion explores the science of movement disorders, the anatomy of the basal ganglia, and how advancements in neuromodulation are changing the lives of children with severe neurological conditions. Dr. Coffman also shares remarkable patient stories demonstrating how DBS can restore function, independence, and quality of life in children affected by devastating forms of dystonia. Topics include: ✅ Pediatric dystonia and movement disorders ✅ Deep brain stimulation (DBS) in children ✅ Tourette syndrome and basal ganglia circuitry ✅ Neuroanatomy and systems neuroscience ✅ Patient selection for neuromodulation ✅ Genetics and dystonia ✅ The future of adaptive DBS and sensing technologies ✅ Compassionate care for children and families Whether you're a clinician, researcher, patient advocate, engineer, or simply fascinated by the brain, this episode offers a compelling look into the intersection of neuroscience, technology, and human resilience.

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  Episode #16

  Dr. Jeffery Raskin on Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain in Children

  Aug 15, 202639 min

  STEIN Fireside Podcast: Dr. Jeffery Raskin on Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain in Children, S1-Ep16 In this episode of the Stein Fireside Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Raskin, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Northwestern University and Lurie Children's Hospital, discusses the emerging role of neuromodulation for chronic pain in pediatric patients. He explores why chronic pain in children is often under-recognized and under-treated, reviews the science of pain pathways, and explains how therapies such as spinal cord stimulation (SCS), dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and intrathecal pain pumps are helping young patients regain function and quality of life. Dr. Raskin shares compelling patient stories, including children suffering from CRPS, phantom limb pain, chronic headaches, and cancer-related pain who experienced dramatic improvements through neuromodulation. He also discusses the importance of multidisciplinary care, psychological evaluation, referral pathways, patient education, and the ongoing battle with insurance approvals for pediatric pain interventions. The conversation highlights the growing evidence supporting pediatric neuromodulation, the need for advocacy and policy reform, and the opportunity to improve outcomes for children whose lives are disrupted by chronic pain.

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  Episode #15

  Dr. Jeffrey Raskin on Advancing Pediatric Pain Surgery and Neuromodulation

  Aug 1, 202655 minS1

  STEIN Fireside Podcast: Dr. Jeffrey Raskin on Advancing Pediatric Pain Surgery and Neuromodulation, S1-Ep15 In this episode of the STEIN Fireside Podcast, Drs. Klassen and Miller sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Raskin, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and pediatric neurosurgeon at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Raskin shares his journey from Las Vegas to becoming a leader in pediatric neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, and pediatric pain neuromodulation. The conversation explores how chronic pain affects children differently than adults, the challenges of developing evidence-based therapies for pediatric patients, and the growing role of spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, pain pumps, and other neuromodulation technologies. They also discuss multidisciplinary pain care, barriers to insurance approval for pediatric therapies, the future of brain and spinal stimulation for pain management, and the emotional realities of caring for children with complex neurological conditions. Whether you're interested in pediatric neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery, epilepsy, pain medicine, or medical innovation, this episode offers a fascinating look into a rapidly evolving field. Subscribe for more conversations with leading neurosurgeons, scientists, and innovators.

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  Episode #14

  Dr. Nick Ramsey on Brain-Computer Interfaces, ALS, and Restoring Communication

  Jul 15, 20261h 48mS1

  STEIN Fireside Podcast: Nick Ramsey on Brain-Computer Interfaces, ALS, and Restoring Communication, S1-Ep14 How do you give a voice back to someone who can no longer speak? In this episode of the STEIN Fireside Podcast, Dr. Kai Miller and Bryan Klassen sits down with Dr. Nick Ramsey, pioneer of brain-computer interface (BCI) research from Utrecht University and Radboud University in the Netherlands. Dr. Ramsey shares his journey from psychology and functional MRI to groundbreaking work with implanted brain-computer interfaces for people living with ALS, brainstem stroke, and severe paralysis. The discussion explores the evolution of BCI technology, lessons learned from epilepsy research, the challenges of decoding human intention, and the ethical responsibility of designing technologies that truly improve patients' lives. Topics include: The origins of modern brain-computer interfaces Functional MRI and electrocorticography research Building one of the first fully implanted BCIs Restoring communication for people with locked-in syndrome Challenges of ALS and motor cortex decoding Neurotechnology ethics and patient-centered innovation The future of implantable neural devices Whether you're interested in neuroscience, neurosurgery, neurotechnology, AI, or the future of human-computer interaction, this conversation provides a rare inside look at the science and philosophy driving the next generation of brain implants.

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