Matthew Willsey

Neurosurgeon at University of Michigan Health

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

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Paradromics brain implant lets patient communicate in real time

New Capabilities

As of September 2026: Performed the first Connexus implant

A Michigan woman with motor neuron disease recently called her grandchildren. She didn't use her voice — a brain implant decoded her intended words and spoke them through a synthesizer. Her first freely chosen sentence: "Okay, I have a lot to say."

Updated Sep 14