May Newsletter
Hi neurotech enthusiasts from NYC and beyond👋
Who are we? We are NeuroNYC, and our mission is to cultivate the neurotech community within the NYC area. We bring together founders, researchers, clinicians, investors, operators, artists, and policymakers across the entire neurotech ecosystem; spanning BCIs, neuromodulation, digital health, AI-driven neuroscience, and more.
Our goal is simple: build a high-signal, human-scale community that helps neurotech move from the lab to real-world impact.
🌷 April Recap
NeuroNYC is thrilled to introduce our official Advisory Board; a powerhouse group of leaders across academia, industry, venture capital, and law. https://neuro-nyc.org/advisory-board
April was a great month for the NeuroNYC community. We joined the NY Tech Alliance event, where attendees explored cutting-edge neurotech demos including a showcase from our own Charlie Rodenkirch, CEO of Sharper Sense. We closed out the month with a packed happy hour, full of great conversations and connections. As the weather improves, look out for more outdoor events on the horizon.
🗓️ NeuroNYC Event
No May events! Here is the list of our June events for NY Tech Week:
The Neural Network Mixer; June 4th, Thursday: Join us for NeuroNYC’s NeuroAI fireside chat + mixer, where the brightest minds in neurotech, AI, and brain-computer innovation come together. RSVP on Partiful: https://partiful.com/e/YMW6sYTh9iRAZZnDCycn
NeuroNYC Central Park Walk and Talk; June 7th, Sunday: Join us for a walk as a chance to connect with fellow neurotech enthusiasts! Previous events included attendees from: OpenBCI, Synchron, Sharper Sense, Mount Sinai, etc. RSVP on Partiful: https://partiful.com/e/vTr6qDDFC1zHFdKZbtgk
Looking further ahead:
NeuroNYC x Precision Neuroscience Event; August 20th, Thursday: Are you a student or an early-career professional looking to break into the neurotech industry? Save the date for an evening on building your career in brain-computer interfaces with Joel Greengrass, Chief People Officer at Precision Neuroscience. Keep an eye out for more details.
Check our LinkedIn to stay updated: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neuronyc
Tune in to our monthly newsletter for upcoming events. In the meantime, you can always find upcoming events on our calendar: https://neuro-nyc.org/calendar
🧠 NeuroNYC News
NYC Neuromodulation Conference, July 30–Aug 3: NeuroNYC is an official partner of the conference and is offering an exclusive community discount. Register with code NEURONYCX26; abstract submissions are open through May 30, 2026: https://neuromodec.org/2026-nyc-neuromodulation-conference/index.html
To further support our community-building efforts, we are fundraising. If you are interested in sponsoring NeuroNYC for future events, please contact George Kenefati: george@neuro-nyc.org
🗽 Neurotech News in NYC!
Mount Sinai: The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai announced enrollment of the first patient in a U.S. Department of Defense-funded clinical trial testing whether SAINT®, an FDA-cleared non-invasive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), can safely and rapidly relieve symptoms of postpartum depression. Click to read more.
Columbia University: Columbia Engineering has detailed a flexible brain-computer interface chip (BISC) that combines dense neural recording, stimulation, telemetry, and wireless power on one implantable substrate. Click to read more.
Radial: Radial, a psychiatric neuromodulation clinic, expands to seven clinics with a new location in Brooklyn, Williamsburg. Click to read more.
🌍 Neurotech News in the World
For those curious about keeping up with the fast-advancing neurotechnology landscape: Neurotech Notables by Naveen Rao is the biweekly newsletter covering everything moving in neurotech; funding, breakthroughs, and industry shifts. Subscribe to his Substack to join the newsletter:
Until next time,
Fargol Yeganeh Fathi
Head of Academic Partnerships @ NeuroNYC