245: Ryan Gober, Neuroscience PhD: When Your Nervous System Won’t Switch Off

245: Ryan Gober, Neuroscience PhD: When Your Nervous System Won’t Switch Off

Author: Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman December 22, 2025 Duration: 49:22
Dr. Ryan Gober, Medical Science Liaison at Electromedical Products International (EPI). Dr. Gober shares his insights on the science behind Alpha-Stim, its clinical applications for anxiety, insomnia, and pain, and the role of non-invasive brain stimulation in mental health treatment. Electromedical Products International (EPI) is a medical device company specializing in developing neuromodulation technologies including its flagship product, Alpha-Stim. Alpha-Stim is a FDA cleared medical device which utilizes a form of non-invasive electrical stimulation to treat symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, and pain. Ryan Gober is a Medical Science Liaison with EPI's Medical Affairs team responsible for sharing scientific and clinical information related to the Alpha-Stim device. Prior to joining EPI, Ryan completed an NIH research fellowship followed by a PhD in translational neuroscience where he performed research on behavioral health conditions and developed an interest in non-pharmacological options for treating mental health conditions, leading him to join Alpha-Stim.

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