Saving our Space

This powerful talk addresses the existential crisis facing neuromodulation, not from lack of clinical efficacy, but from public perception shaped by media attacks, poor studies, fraud, and unethical practices. While evidence-based medicine has advanced the field, it has failed to protect access, reimbursement, or respect. The speaker argues that to survive, the field must shift focus from only generating data to actively restoring public trust. That includes independent registries, ethical education, stronger patient advocacy, stricter training and certification, and transparent collaboration among clinicians, societies, and industry. Ultimately, the field’s future depends not just on outcomes—but on how it is perceived.