Dr. Erik Won - Neurotech & PTSD with a Navy Surgeon
Dr. Erik Won takes a deep dive into recent developments in neurotechnology, like magnetic e-resonance therapy (MeRT), and how they can help treat mental disorders and optimize performance on The FitMind Podcast episode 51.
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Episode Overview
Dr. Erik Won is a Harvard-trained U.S. Navy flight surgeon, former CTO at Boeing, and current President of Wave Neuroscience.
In this episode, we delve into the science behind an innovative therapy for treating PTSD called magnetic e-resonance therapy (MeRT), a type of transcranial magnetic stimulation.
We also talk about the tragedy that led to Dr. Won's interest in treating PTSD and the future technology in this neurotech field.
Hope you enjoy!
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Dr. Erik Won Bio
Dr. Erik Won is the President of Wave Neuroscience, a biotechnology company developing innovative solutions for mental disorders like PTSD.
Dr. Won served as a U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 and became CTO of Medical at Boeing, a Fortune 50 company, for nearly a decade before joining Wave Neuroscience. He holds an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business and an MPH from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Won has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals.