Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology (CINT) - Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery

The Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology (CINT) at Washington University creates a collaborative environment to develop novel neuro-medical technologies; educates staff and students in the areas of idea generation, valuation, development and application; and creates a connection between academia and industry.

CINT Innovation in Neurotech Fellowship

Innovation is a key component in a transformative ecosystem that promotes regional economic growth and improves healthcare and accessibility. The successful conceptualization and implementation of new ideas requires an interdisciplinary approach that connects engineering principles and the practice of medicine. To bridge the gap between engineering and medicine, CINT offers a unique educational experience through the Innovation in Neurotech Fellowship Program.

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 CINT Fellowship.

Leadership

Guy Genin, PhD

Guy Genin, PhD

Harold and Kathleen Faught Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Eric C. Leuthardt, MD, MBA

Eric C. Leuthardt, MD, MBA

Shi H. Huang Professor of Neurological Surgery

Vice-Chair of Innovation, Department of Neurosurgery

Chief, Division of Neurotechnology

Professor of Neurosurgery, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science

Director, Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology

Director, Brain Laser Center

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Daniel Moran, PhD

Daniel Moran, PhD

Professor of Biomedical Engineering

CINT by the numbers

109 CINT Innovation Fellows Trained

77 Undergraduate Engineering students

33 Neurosurgery Fellows

2025 Cohort

Ashley Dunbar, MD

WashU Neurosurgery PGY 5 Resident

Charise Garber, MD

WashU Neurosurgery PGY 6 Resident

Alexander Yahanda, MD

WashU Neurosurgery PGY 5 Resident

Statistics and Computer Science at NC State University

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Washington University

Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering at Washington University

Feng (Helen) Long Biomedical Engineering at Washington University

Ewnet Azerefegne, MD

MBA student at Washington University

CINT Fellows Alumni

2024

Michelle Connor, MD
WashU Neurosurgery PGY6 Resident

David Giles, MD
WashU Neurosurgery PGY 6 Resident

Davin Hickman-Chow Biomedical Engineering at Washington University

Mechanical Engineering at Washington University

Biomedical Engineering
at Washington University

Mechanical Engineering at Washington University

2023

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Student at Washington University

Chenxi (Shirley) Li

Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Student
Washington University

Mechanical Engineering at Washington University

Davin Hickman-Chow

Biomedical Engineering at Washington University

Anna Huguenard, MD

Chief Neurosurgery Resident at Washington University

2021

Mae Hubel
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Washington University
Thermal Engineer II, Rivian

Nick Payne
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Washington University
Cell Mechanical Design Engineer, Tesla

Jacob Sandler
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Washington University
Loads and Design Engineer, Boeing

Alicia Repka
BS, Biomedical Engineering
Washington University
PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering
Vanderbilt University

Peter Yang, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Carl Hacker, MD, PhD
Neurosurgeon

Questions?

Please contact Juliana Amaral Passipieri, PhD
Division Administrator for Neurotechnology
ajuliana@wustl.edu