Society for Brain Mapping & Therapeutics

11/21/2025

While the Americas and Europe slept due to the time-zone difference, in South Africa we were driving conversations that will shape the future of neurotechnology for years to come.

As the N20 Neuroscience 2025 meetings come to a close at this very moment, the work taking place on the ground is truly historic. Leaders across science, government, innovation, and global health have spent the last hours building frameworks that will influence policy, accelerate discovery, and expand access to next-generation neurotechnologies.

The momentum here is real.
The collaboration is genuine.
And the impact will be global.

Grateful to witness these final sessions and to be part of a community committed to pushing the boundaries of what neuroscience and neurotechnology can achieve for humanity.

More updates as soon as we move into the next phase.

11/21/2025

We are honored to be recognized by Brazil’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Luciana Santos, and grateful for her invitation to participate in the N20 Neuroscience Summit in South Africa in 2025.

Her words highlight the urgency and importance of strengthening global collaboration in brain, spine, and mental health—an agenda that unites science, innovation, public policy, and international cooperation.

As we move toward the N20 Neuroscience 2025 Summit, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing high-impact initiatives, accelerating scientific exchange, and building bridges between nations, institutions, and leaders working to improve human health worldwide.

Thank you, Minister Santos, for your leadership and vision.
We look forward to contributing to this global effort in South Africa.

11/20/2025

🌍🧠 We’re just hours away from the 12th Annual N20 Neuroscience Summit – South Africa 2025!

Tomorrow, global leaders in neuroscience, neurotechnology, AI, and policy innovation will gather at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel in Johannesburg for a groundbreaking event advancing brain, spine, and mental health across the world.

From Africa to the Americas, from Europe to Asia-Pacific — the N20 Global Network unites nations under a shared mission: accelerating research, clinical innovation, and neurotech solutions for a healthier planet.

💡 Highlights of the agenda include:

- Dr. Antony Thomas, the N20 President, leads the Africa Neurotech Initiative.
- Latin America and Middle East Brain Initiatives
- European and Australasian Brain Sessions featuring top scientists and global policymakers
- Dr. Babak Kateb, the N20 founder and Chairman, leads the American Initiative.
- Global Policy & G20 Communiqué Draft Session, shaping the future of neuroscience policy

🖥️ Can’t be in Johannesburg? You can still be part of it! 👉 Register now to join the event online:
https://www.worldbrainmapping.org/n20-south-africa-2025/

Let’s build a future where Africa leads the way in brain health innovation and global collaboration.

11/20/2025

Join N20 South Africa 2025 TOMORROW - No Travel Needed ! 🌍🧠

You don’t have to travel to South Africa to be part of one of the most important global conversations in neuroscience — you can join N20 South Africa 2025 online!

Hosted by the World Brain Mapping Foundation, this event brings together global leaders in neuroscience, neurotechnology, AI, mental health, and medical innovation to discuss breakthroughs shaping the future of brain health worldwide.

Whether you're a researcher, healthcare professional, innovator, policymaker, or simply passionate about the future of neurotech, this is your chance to connect and learn from anywhere.

🔗 Register here:
https://dierwaglzxntvll.eventify.io/t2/tickets/1.29e6

Learn more about the event:
https://www.worldbrainmapping.org/n20-south-africa-2025/

Be part of the global conversation. Be inspired. Be part of the future. ✨🧠💡

11/17/2025

Join N20 South Africa 2025 — No Travel Needed! 🌍🧠

You don’t have to travel to South Africa to be part of one of the most important global conversations in neuroscience — you can join N20 South Africa 2025 online!

Hosted by the World Brain Mapping Foundation, this event brings together global leaders in neuroscience, neurotechnology, AI, mental health, and medical innovation to discuss breakthroughs shaping the future of brain health worldwide.

Whether you're a researcher, healthcare professional, innovator, policymaker, or simply passionate about the future of neurotech, this is your chance to connect and learn from anywhere.

🔗 Register here:
https://dierwaglzxntvll.eventify.io/t2/tickets/1.29e6

Learn more about the event:
https://www.worldbrainmapping.org/n20-south-africa-2025/

Be part of the global conversation. Be inspired. Be part of the future. ✨🧠💡

11/07/2025

🌍✨ A special moment from Johannesburg, South Africa!

This week, our CEO, Dr. Babak Kateb, joined global leaders at the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative side event to the G20 Health Ministerial Meeting, where innovation, policy, and neurotechnology converged around one powerful mission—advancing brain health for all.

🎙️ In this special Axon Podcast feature, Dr. Kateb shares an inspiring exchange with his friend Dr. Vaibhav Narayan, Executive Vice President of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative, as they discuss Africa’s leadership in brain health innovation, the role of AI, data, and digital technologies in preventing dementia, and how local collaborations are driving global change.

“Africa can lead the world—teaching others how to leapfrog obstacles and accelerate progress in brain health.” – Dr. Vaibhav Narayan

From policy to neurotech innovation, this collaboration sets the stage for deeper partnerships ahead — including the upcoming G20 Neuroscience20 Summit and the World Congress for Brain Mapping & Therapeutics (April 16–19, 2026 | Los Angeles).

📽️ Watch the message from Johannesburg and feel the global momentum toward a healthier, smarter, and more connected world.

11/03/2025

🌍 Ready to change the world with the power of education?

The N20 program by SBMT South Africa is sparking a revolution in neuroscience research across Africa! 🚀 With mentorship, collaboration, and training, young minds are paving the way for the future of medicine.

💡 Are you ready to learn, lead, and make an impact? Dive into the N20 Africa initiative and be part of something BIG!

Comment below if you're inspired! 🌟

10/28/2025

Tomorrow, the signal cuts the noise.

THE AXON PODCAST—Episode 1: What is Neurotech?
When: Tue, Oct 28, 2025 · 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Where: LIVE on SBMT’s LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook channels

Hosted by: Babak Kateb, MD, PhD—CEO, SBMT

Guests:
• Abilash Haridas, MD
• Shiva Rampersad, MD
• Namath Hussain, MD
• Sabareesh Natarajan, MD, MS

Why tune in: we’ll define neurotech in clinician-first terms—where brain mapping, AI, and devices meet outcomes that matter. No buzzwords, just benchmarks.

RSVP at the event link in this post (👇)
https://www.linkedin.com/events/theaxonpodcastsbmt-episode1-wha7388758786016153601/

10/28/2025

10/25/2025

Axons carry signals. This one carries truth.

The Axon Podcast—hosted by Babak Kateb, Chairman, CEO, and CSO of SBMT—turns up the right frequency: evidence. Each episode connects brain mapping, AI, innovation, and devices to what matters at the bedside—endpoints, error bars, and the decision to adopt (or not).

What to expect:

- Case-led conversations with KOLs who measure, not myth-make.
- Explainable AI, decoded: thresholds, false positives, and when “black box” is a red flag.
- From map to medicine: how protocols, trials, and reimbursement shape real adoption.

Why “Axon”? Because progress travels on signals—fast, directional, and accountable. That’s our promise: fewer buzzwords, more benchmarks.

If you’re a neurologist who wants proof before praise, this is your feed. If you build neurotech and can’t show outcomes, bring your best data—we’ll pressure-test it on air.

🎧 Coming soon.
✅ Hit Follow on SBMT and tap Notify me for Episode 0.
💬 Drop a question below that you want Babak to put under the microscope.

10/23/2025

✨ What drives breakthroughs in medicine? It's the human spirit!

Join us at the 2026 Gala as we celebrate incredible stories of impact and resilience. This isn't just about science—it's PURPOSE in motion. 🌍

Be part of this inspiring movement and witness the fusion of innovation and compassion.

Reserve your seat NOW and celebrate the science of compassion with us! 🎉

👉 https://www.worldbrainmapping.org/gala-2026/