23.02.2026
Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic pain?
Watch this fascinating video from Oxford's Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) public talk by leading Professors in Neurology at Oxford University including images of the latest brain surgery for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and the patient's lived experience. Scroll down for more details!
Professor Ben Seymour, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford and Professor Alex Green, Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences – University of Oxford showed us how our brain processes pain, what neurological conditions can arise as a result and how ‘like the intelligent octopus’ we can re-learn our pain responses by exploring pathways to change behaviours. We also saw exciting surgery from their new EPIONE clinical trial where the first patients underwent surgery recently to facilitate DBS and heard patient Nigel’s personal experience.
Watch the full talk here: https://lnkd.in/eSMFc7c5
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CPNN+ presents at BioWales 2026
Our co-applicant, Valerie Sparkes - Professor at Cardiff University School of Healthcare Sciences (pictured) attended the BioWales event in Oxford on 5th February 2026, highlighting our network as an Oxford and Wales collaborative research project.
BioWales 2026
CPNN+ will be attending and presenting in Oxford on 5th February 2026. Supported by Welsh Government, BioWales in Oxford will bring together businesses, investors, NHS innovation leads and professional services from Wales and Oxfordshire to strengthen collaborative partnerships and identify opportunities for growth.
Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic pain?
Join this free public talk on Thursday 12th February 2026 at 6pm-7pm at Rewley House in Oxford. No booking required.