Research Spotlights
In this interview series, we aim to learn from leading research scientists, company founders, and luminaries in the field of bionic vision. Join us as we explore the academic and scientific aspects of bionic vision, uncovering the minds and ideas driving the progress of vision restoration.
Pathways: Prof. Lauren Ayton’s Journey from the Clinic to the Future of Sight Restoration
September 25, 2025 8:20 AM
9 min read
How researchers found their path, and where they're headed next.
Data Drop: Dr. Jiayi Zhang on Tellurium Nanowires and Broad-Spectrum Retinal Prostheses
July 17, 2025 8:16 AM
6 min read
One paper. One researcher. What it means and why it matters.
Next on the Horizon: Frederik Ceyssens on Scaling Cortical Implants with ReVision
June 12, 2025 8:26 AM
12 min read
Ambitious ideas, bold tech, and the road to clinical impact.
Behind the Scenes: Dr. Brian Burg on the Fall (and Revival) of Pixium Vision
April 26, 2024 8:34 AM
14 min read
What press releases leave out: trials, turmoil, and turning points.
A Visionary Journey: Prof. Gregg Suaning and the Rise of Bionic Vision Australia
February 29, 2024 8:10 AM
10 min read
Pioneers of bionic vision share their wisdom and perspective.
Pathways: Prof. Xing Chen's Path through Neuroscience and Neuroethics
November 28, 2023 8:15 AM
12 min read
How researchers found their path, and where they're headed next.
Blind Spots: Prof. Gordon Legge on the Intersection of Low Vision and Neurotech
October 19, 2023 9:29 AM
9 min read
Rethinking what we know about blindness, vision loss, and what comes next.
A Visionary Journey: Dr. Philip Hessburg’s Lifelong Quest to Restore Sight
September 24, 2023 8:07 AM
13 min read
Pioneers of bionic vision share their wisdom and perspective.
Pathways: Dr. Daniel Rathbun on Turning Sci-Fi into Sight - a Path to Clinical Impact
August 31, 2023 9:54 AM
14 min read
How researchers found their path, and where they're headed next.
Next on the Horizon: ELVIS and the AI-Powered Future of Bionic Vision
July 07, 2023 6:15 AM
7 min read
Ambitious ideas, bold tech, and the road to clinical impact.
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