MEDICAL MICRO-MACHINES | DAVID MYERS
Some of the most exciting innovations in medicine today are almost too small to see. In this episode, host Angela Gill Nelms sits down with Professor David Myers, a biomedical engineer who loves building tiny technologies that tackle huge health problems. From microscopic sensors to real-world medical tools, Dr. Myers shares how curiosity, creativity, and a few unexpected twists led him to a career designing inventions that could make health care more accessible and convenient. Along the way, you’ll hear about hilarious lab moments, surprising science, and why the future of medicine might be smaller than you think.
Learn More About David Myers:
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scieneers
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescieneers/?hl=en
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-myers-123934b/
- Lab website: https://sensors.bme.gatech.edu/
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About The Host: Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in transforming bold ideas into impactful healthcare solutions. She serves as the Director of Biolocity, accelerating the commercialization of early-stage medical technologies developed at Emory University and Georgia Tech. She is also the Founder and CEO of The AGN Group, and the host of the Badass Leaders Podcast, where she champions courageous, compassionate leadership. Learn more at www.AngelaGillNelms.com.
Meet The HolyShift! Team:
- Produced by: Erin Buckley and Zachary Danziger
- Filming & Editing: Jackie Hampton
- Logistics & Marketing Support: Katie Hart, The AGN Group
- Software Support: Mahima Patel, The AGN Group
Creators and Guests
Producer
Erin Buckley, Ph.D.
Dr. Erin Buckley is a biomedical researcher specializing in non-invasive optical imaging of the brain. She earned her PhD in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Pennsylvania and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Massachusetts General Hospital. Her work focuses on developing and applying diffuse correlation spectroscopy and near-infrared spectroscopy to measure cerebral blood flow, oxygenation, and metabolism—particularly in pediatric populations.
Editor
Jackie Hampton
I am a senior at Emory University interested in the way cities work (especially my favorite city and hometown, Atlanta). My major in Interdisciplinary Studies offers me the opportunity to think about urban challenges and solutions from multiple perspectives, taking courses in Environmental Science, Anthropology, and Political Science. I am also completing an Architectural Studies minor, which includes both art history and studio courses.
Producer
Zachary Danziger
Zachary Danziger is a researcher blending neuroscience, AI, and mathematical biology to understand how the nervous system enables fluid, natural movement. His work spans human-subjects studies, animal experiments, and algorithm development focused on neural control of motion, brain-computer interfaces, neurourology, and neural modulation of peripheral reflexes. Driven by new theories and insights, he aims to translate fundamental science into advances in physical therapy, human-machine collaboration, and neural health.