worldbrainmapping.org Dr. Babak Kateb, MD, Ph.D. (h.c.), is a world-renowned neuroscientist and neurotech entrepreneur with more than two decades of groundbreaking research under his belt. As the Founding Chairman and CEO of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) and the President of the World Brain Mapping Foundation, Dr. Kateb has led transformative efforts to advance diagnostics and therapeutics for conditions such as brain cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and spinal cord disorders. His work integrates nanotechnology, imaging, cellular therapy, AI, and robotics, bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and clinical application. Dr. Kateb’s contributions span prestigious institutions such as NASA, City of Hope, Cedars-Sinai, and Los Alamos National Lab. He’s been honored with the NASA Tech Brief Award, the Pioneer in Medicine Award (2015), and recognition from high-level officials including then-Vice President Biden and the Governor of California. He’s been instrumental in establishing international neuroscience policy through the US Congressional Neuroscience Caucus, the Canadian Parliament, and G20 Brain Initiative Summits. In this episode, we dive into how he’s “rebuilding for the future”—not just through scientific innovation, but by championing global collaboration across medicine, technology, and policy. Learn how his visionary leadership is shaping the next frontier of brain mapping, therapeutics, and health care for wounded soldiers, veterans, and the world at large.