Podcast Pieter Roelfsema about his research on a visual brain prosthesis

An applied goal of Pieter Roelfsema’s lab is to create a visual brain prosthesis aimed at people who have lost their sight. In episode five of Tales of the Synapse, a podcast series with a focus on brain science, Pieter Roelfsema describes how he handles requests from people who are pinning their hopes on being able to see again.

Tales of the Synapse is produced by Nature Neuroscience. The series features brain scientists from all over the world who talk about their career journeys, collaborations and the societal impact of their research.

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