UHN Medicals · Academic Neuroscience Centre
Advancing the Future of Brain-Computer Interface Surgery.
We specialise in advanced neurological procedures — robotic neurosurgery, spinal surgery, epilepsy treatment, movement disorders, brain-computer interface research programs and comprehensive rehabilitation services — delivered by multidisciplinary teams under one academic roof.
- 120+
- Neuro specialists
- 9
- Robotic theatres
- 48
- Countries served
- 7T
- Research MRI
Centres of excellence
Specialised neuroscience care, coordinated end to end
Nine clinical and research programs sharing one patient record, one care plan and one dedicated care manager.
Brain-Computer Interface Program
Neural interfaces, approached with scientific caution
Our BCI program pairs implantable neural interface technology with rigorous screening. No procedure is scheduled until eligibility screening, neurological evaluation, MRI imaging, psychological assessment and multidisciplinary review are all complete.
Why choose our program
Ten commitments behind every patient plan
Internationally trained neurosurgeons
AI-assisted surgical planning
Advanced robotic operating theatres
Modern neuroimaging technology
Personalized rehabilitation
Comprehensive patient support
Research-driven treatment
Multidisciplinary care teams
High standards for patient safety
Secure digital medical records
Patient journey
Twelve steps from application to follow-up care
Each stage has a named owner in your care team and a written confirmation before the next begins.
Submit Application
Upload Medical Records
Specialist Review
Online Consultation
Treatment Approval
Reservation Payment
Travel Planning
Hospital Admission
Surgery
Recovery
Rehabilitation
Follow-Up Care
International patients
Travelling to us from abroad
A dedicated concierge handles the logistics so your family can focus on recovery.
- ✓Airport pickup assistance
- ✓Visa support documentation
- ✓Translation services
- ✓Dedicated patient concierge
- ✓Accommodation coordination
- ✓Family support services
- ✓Transportation between hotel and hospital
- ✓Post-operative follow-up planning
Patient stories
Outcomes told by the people who lived them
“Eighteen months after my implant I can control a communication interface with my own neural signals. The team explained every step before we agreed to anything.”
Marcus L.
BCI Program · Tetraplegia
“Robotic electrode placement reduced my seizures dramatically. I flew in from Lagos and a coordinator was with my family the entire time.”
Adaeze N.
Epilepsy Surgery · International Patient
“The rehabilitation suite felt like a hotel, but with physicians rounding daily. Recovery never felt lonely.”
Elena V.
Spinal Neurosurgery · Recovery Suite
Illustrative stories created for this fictional demonstration website.
Medical team
Internationally trained, research-active clinicians
Dr. Amara Osei
Chief of Neurosurgery
Functional & BCI implantation
Dr. Julien Marchand
Director, Robotic Surgery
Stereotactic robotics
Dr. Priya Raman
Head of Neurology
Epilepsy & movement disorders
Dr. Nils Bergström
Director of Neuroimaging
7T MRI & tractography
Dr. Sofia Herrera
Chief of Rehabilitation
Neuroplasticity programs
Dr. Kenji Watanabe
Lead, BCI Research
Neural decoding & AI
Frequently asked questions
Answers before you apply
Start with a consultation. No cost, no obligation.
Share your medical records securely and a specialist will review your case before any treatment plan or payment is discussed.