Eric Leuthardt

Professor of Neurological Surgery, Biomedical Engineering & Mechanical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis

Eric C. Leuthardt, MD, MBA is a prominent neurosurgeon and researcher at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds multiple prestigious positions at the institution:

Academic Roles

Dr. Leuthardt is a Professor in several departments:

Neurological Surgery
Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science

He also serves as:

Shi H. Huang Professor of Neurological Surgery
Vice-Chair of Innovation in the Department of Neurosurgery
Chief of the Division of Neurotechnology

Research and Innovation

Dr. Leuthardt is known for his groundbreaking work in:

Brain-computer interfaces
Brain mapping
Neuroprosthetics
Innovative neurosurgical techniques

As Director of the Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology and the Brain Laser Center, he leads efforts to develop novel diagnostics and treatments for neurological conditions.1 2

Clinical Expertise

His clinical specialties include:

Brain tumors (including those requiring motor and speech mapping)
Neuro-oncology
Epilepsy surgery
Gamma Knife radiosurgery
Laser ablation procedures1 3

Achievements and Recognition

Dr. Leuthardt is highly accomplished:

He holds 578 issued patents and has 1,179 patents pending
Author of over 120 professional publications
Recipient of numerous awards, including the Emmy Award and recognition as a Top 100 Young Innovator by MIT Technology Review1 4

Education and Training

MD from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Neurosurgery residency at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Fellowship in spine and epilepsy at University of Washington
Recently completed an MBA at Washington University1 4

Dr. Leuthardt's innovative approach combines expertise in neurosurgery, biomedical engineering, and computer science to advance the field of neurotechnology and improve patient care.2 4