The LebNet San Diego event featuring Professor Shadi Dayeh was a resounding success, with over 50 attendees from the LebNet San Diego community coming together for a dinner and fireside chat with the Lebanese-American innovator in neurotechnology. Prof. Dayeh shared invaluable insights from his distinguished academic and professional journey, discussing his groundbreaking work in brain mapping, neurotechnology, and regenerative medicine. He highlighted innovations such as the Platinum Nanorod Grid (PtNRGrid), a high-resolution brain imaging technology that promises to transform brain surgery, ambulatory monitoring for neurodegenerative disorders, and brain-machine interfaces for neuromodulation therapy targeting the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve.
In addition to his neurotechnology work, Prof. Dayeh spoke about his research on eye transplant technologies for curing blindness and could revolutionize the field of vision restoration. He also discussed co-founding CortiSci, a startup focused on translating lab innovations to clinical applications.
Shadi also shared with us his poetic side, moving the audience with a heartwarming poem about his mother and shared his early beginnings in Lebanon. He reflected on how those formative experiences and the support of his family have played a pivotal role in shaping who he is today. Please check this link for more pictures and videos of the event.
Our community continues to thrive, with a wonderful mix of familiar faces and exciting new ones joining us. The fireside chat was skillfully moderated by Reem Masri, and the event was met with positive feedback from attendees, with one remarking, “One of the best talks I have attended with LebNet. It was not only informative but also quite moving and renewed my faith in what humans can do!"
A special thank you to the LebNet San Diego Leadership team: Aziz Gholmieh, Cynthia Jereige, Diana Maamari, Fram Akiki, Jean Abou Rahal, Reem Masri, and Shadi Dayeh, for organizing this amazing event, with the support of Jeanine Akiki, Lebnet's local executive director.
We also extend our gratitude to Femina Careo/Moukarzel Medical Corp and Joun Technologies for sponsoring the event, and to Cooley LLP for generously hosting us.
