Core Memory The Company Helping Paralyzed People Move And Thrive Again - EP 64 Dave Marver
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Apr 8, 2026 Dave Marver, CEO of Onward Medical, leads a med‑tech firm making spinal stimulation and BCI-integrated therapies to restore movement and autonomic function. Conversation covers spinal implants and external stimulators. Hear real patient turnarounds, how brain signals can trigger movement, safety and design tradeoffs, clinical pathways and the company’s vision for fully implanted low‑latency systems.
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Two Patient Stories That Changed The Team
- Dave Marver describes meeting Michel and Julie during filming in Lausanne, showing real patients using Onward devices.
- Michel used an external clicker to trigger stimulation for walking and Julie regained normal blood pressure and reenrolled in her PhD after implant therapy.
Protect Patient Expectations From Hype
- Temper media hype and set realistic expectations for patients about walking outcomes.
- Dave urges avoiding sensational headlines and emphasizes that walking recovery is gradual, imperfect, and requires extensive rehab.
Thought Driven Movement Demonstrated In Patients
- Ashlee recounts Suzanne Edwards receiving both a spinal implant and a BCI, enabling thought-driven movement.
- Suzanne thinks 'I want to take a step' and her implanted BCI wirelessly triggers Onward's spinal stimulator to execute the step.