Draft:Bashar Badran

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Bashar Badran is an American neuroscientist and entrepreneur known for his work in the field of neurotechnology. He is associate professor of psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) where he serves as the director of the Neuro-X Lab^[1] and Computational Brain Imaging Core^[2]. His other involvements include serving as the co-founder and CEO of Zendo.

Badran earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Southern California in 2011^[3] and earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2017.

Badran is known for his leadership in the development of non-invasive brain stimulation technologies^[4][5][6]. His work has explored techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and chronic pain​. As of 2024, a bibliometric analysis revealed Badran as the most cited scientist in the field of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)^[7], a noninvasive form of implanted vagus nerve stimulation (VNS).

Zendo: In 2017, Badran co-founded Bodhi NeuroTech, a company focused on developing Zendo, a neurostimulation device aimed at improving mental wellness and cognitive function. ​Zendo claims to enhance meditation through electrical stimulation of brain regions associated with calmness and mindfulness^[8][9]. The technology has been reported to be 2.5 times more effective than traditional meditation apps^[10]​.

BabyStrong: Badran is the inventor of BabyStrong, an innovative system designed to improve the feeding process for newborns^[11]. This system addresses challenges such as feeding difficulties in premature or medically fragile infants and was awarded US FDA Breakthrough designation in 2023​^[12].

Motor Activated Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (MAAVNS): in 2020, Badran developed a closed-loop neurostimulation to improve motor function in stroke survivors. Called MAAVNS, this technology delivers auricular vagus nerve stimulation with motor rehabilitation to improve motor function outcomes^[13]. Recent evidence suggests MAAVNS may be twice as effective as standard rehabilitation therapy^[14].

Badran's contributions extend into space research, where he has worked on developing brain stimulation technologies for zero-gravity environments^[15]. In collaboration with NASA in 2019, he developed specialized TMS helmets that enable brain stimulation during microgravity conditions. Using these helments, Badran became the second known person to administer brain stimulation in zero gravity. This project project aimed to explore the effects of TMS on astronauts’ mental and physical health during space missions​ and demonstrated that neurophysiological changes occur during brief periods of zero gravity. These changes can be due to an upward shift of the brain within the skull, acute increases in cortical excitability, changes in intracranial pressure, and diffuse spinal or neuromuscular system effects.^[16]

Badran was selected as of one of 10 investigators to receive the 2024 NIH Heal Initiative Trailblazer award.^[17] He has gained recognition for his work in advancing non-invasive medical technologies that have the potential to improve a wide range of neurological and psychological conditions^[18].