What if brain surgery no longer required a scalpel? Dr. Maurice Ferré, CEO of Insightec and co-founder of Mako Surgical, shares how MRI-guided focused ultrasound is redefining neurosurgery.

We discuss Insightec’s journey, the 2016 NEJM study that changed everything, and why focused ultrasound could transform treatment for tremor, Parkinson’s, and beyond.

Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Introduction to the impact of SciTech technology on patient life improvement

00:05 – Describing the effects of a one-hour treatment for patients

00:49 – Omar's introduction and birthday mention

01:09 – Dr. Maurice Ferré’s gratitude for the platform and discussion about the importance of media exposure in medtech

03:01 – Maurice’s story about his late friend Yvonne Dalvik and its impact on his drive to work in medtech

06:05 – Maurice introduces Insightec and its mission to impact healthcare

08:14 – Maurice introduces the concept of focused ultrasound and its commercialization

12:01 – Maurice discusses becoming the CEO of Insightec

15:00 – InsideTech’s unique approach to focused ultrasound and its technological development

18:20 – FDA approval and clinical success in trials

23:30 – Maurice shares data on the progress of their procedures and growth in medtech

28:00 – Key strategic decisions that positioned Insightec as a leader

34:00 – InsideTech’s focus on specific markets and its goal to become the standard of care

40:00 – Enhancements in Insightec's technology and how it has revolutionized patient treatment

50:00 – Future prospects for focused ultrasound and the drive for patient education and clinical adoption

59:00 – Final thoughts on growing Insightec and its innovative approach to treating brain diseases

01:03:00 – The crucial role of partnerships and collaborations in growing Insightec

01:09:00 – Final reflections and a call to action for the audience to learn more and support the work Insightec is doing

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