Jay Sanguinetti, PhD - Brain Stimulation Technology
Dr. Jay Sanguinetti discusses his ultrasound technology for enhancing mindfulness and cognition on The FitMind Podcast episode 54.
You can also listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or any other major podcast platform.
Episode Overview
Dr. Jay Sanguinetti is a scientist and technologist trained in philosophy, neuroscience, and cognitive psychology.
Topics in this episode include how noninvasive brain stimulation works, neural changes associated with mindfulness, and a rare disorder that led to some fascinating scientific breakthroughs.
Hope you enjoy!
P.S. — If you’re serious about starting or deepening your meditation practice, check out the FitMind meditation app.
Dr. Jay Sanguinetti Bio
Dr. Jay Sanguinetti is a research assistant professor at the University of New Mexico and the Associate Director of the Center for Consciousness Studies.
Dr. Sanguinetti’s SEMA Lab is researching ways of using noninvasive brain stimulation to enhance cognitive function and wellbeing. For example, he's working with one of the world's best-known meditation masters, Shinzen Young, to create a neuromodulation device for augmenting mindfulness meditation practice.
Previously, Dr. Sanguinetti was a postdoctoral fellow for the Army Research Labs, where he investigated neuromodulation and mindfulness training. He holds a PhD in Cognition and Neural Systems from the University of Arizona.