Training Site: Deparmtent of Radiology, Charité Berlin, Germany

Mentors: Bernd Hamm, M.D.; Alexander Beck, M.D.

Fellowship Period: November 2009 – November 2010 (50% effort)

I am working as a resident at Charité − Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Department of Radiology. At Charité, high focused ultrasound has been used since 2001. It is especially applied for women with unterine fibroids. Currently, a new porspective study is in preparation comparing surgical myomectomy with MR-guided hight focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) in women seeking pregnancy.

Dr. Alexander Beck, the responsible physician and investigator concerning MRgFUS at the Charité, introduced the whole project to me three months ago. Since then, I have ascertained that this is an excellent, non-invasive alternative to surgical myomectomy or even hysterectomy. Taking part at a few invesitagtions strengthened my motivation to put more effort into this project. I would be very glad to get the opportunity to explore MRgFUS further.

My short-term goal for the fellowhsip period is primarily to become part of the Charité MRgFUS project. Long-term goals are to perform treatments on my own and to force clinical research about MRgFUS at Charité now and in the future.

Progress Reports: 6-month progress report; Final progress report