Retraining the Brain With Advanced Neurosurgery

Dr. Christopher Conner Explains on ‘Healthy Rounds’

collage Drs. Chris Conner and Anthony Alessi
Jun 16, 2026
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Already on the leading edge of electronic stimulation for new applications like stroke recovery, Dr. Christopher Conner, who specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, is on the verge of another one! He joins Dr. Anthony Alessi to explain how Vivistim has been opening new doors to regaining function after stroke, who the best candidates are, and how a similar concept for autoimmune disorders may not be far behind.

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Submit questions for “Healthy Rounds” to healthyrounds@uchc.edu

Support comes from UConn Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Coverys.


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