EPISODE 1: Innovations in Performance Tech with Dr David Putrino

Martin and Jonpaul talk to neuroscientist Dr David Putrino, whose job it is to find innovative human performance technologies and roadtest them. From brain stimulation to mitochondrial supplements, David takes us through the tech that works and the stuff that doesn’t live up to the hype. He also shares insights from his work with high-performance athletes at Red Bull. 

Guest, Cast & Crew

Dr David Putrino is the Director of Rehabilitation Innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System, a network of hospitals in New York City. He is also a consultant for Red Bull High Performance division, using evidence-based technologies to improve athletic performance. 

Hosted by Martin Jones & Jonpaul Nevin https://www.ophp.co.uk 

Edited by Bess Manley

Resources

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-putrino-bb86aa11/ 
• Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/putrinolab.bsky.social 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putrino_lab/ 
• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/abilities-research-center/about/directors 

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Chapters

01:46 David's Role and Research at Mount Sinai

07:38 The rise of neuroscience

10:05 The Hype and Reality of Brain Stimulation

16:53 Effective Technologies for Enhancing Performance

18:54 Mitochondrial Supplements and Probiotics

23:18 David's Journey to Red Bull

24:40 Meeting Andy Walsh and Red Bull Projects

25:28 Pushing Athletes Beyond Limits

26:06 Performance Under Pressure camps at Red Bull

27:48 Insights from Project Endurance

30:01 Understanding Stress and Flow

35:35 Neuroplasticity

38:59 Wearable Technology in Performance

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