Building a bioelectronic medicine movement 2019: insights from leaders in industry, academia, and research

Abstract

In April 2019, a select group of medical, academic, and private-sector leaders in bioelectronic medicine convened in Geneva to discuss the potential for building a cross-disciplinary movement that would advance the field with key stakeholders - both those who are already active in research and commercialization as well as those who will influence the pace of development and uptake of innovative technologies and treatments. Hosted by BioSig Technologies and physicians from the Mayo Clinic, the roundtable was unique in its focus on what it will take to advance awareness of bioelectronic medicine, including a shared definition, unified narrative, and set of tailored messages to win over key audiences. The attendees developed a consensus on these issues and agreed to form a working group beyond the roundtable, which has since evolved into the Alliance for Advancing Bioelectronic Medicine. This meeting report summarizes the key insights from the roundtable, including a call to action aimed at accelerating growth and collaboration across the field.

Keywords: Bioelectronic medicine; Bioelectronic therapies; Bioelectronics; Collaboration; Definition; Engagement; Investors; Messaging; Narrative; Payors; Policy; Regulators; Stakeholders.

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Bioelectronic Medicine Market Value

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Stakeholder Awareness of Bioelectronic Medicine