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Final Program

Final Program

Special events

Sunday 17th October

Evening Welcome Reception at Westfields Marriott

18:00 - 20:00

Tuesday 19th October

Evening Poster Session, Young Investigator Spotlight (see full poster session here)

18:00 - 20:00

Monday, October 18

Welcome & Keynotes

8:00-8:30

Welcome & Opening Remarks

N. Kassell

Diane & David Heller Lecture: Focused Ultrasound from a Historical Perspective

K. Hynynen

Technology & Micro FUS

8:30-9:55

Moderators: M. Tanter and W. Bradley

The Future of Focused Ultrasound Technology

M. Fink

Future of MR Technology

E. McVeigh

Tumor Hyperthermia and Ablation in Small Animals Using a Clinical MR-HIFU System

N. Hijnen

A Small Animals Magnetic Resonance Guided Focused Ultrasound System

E. Zadicario

Development of an MRI-compatible Focused Ultrasound System for Preclinical Research

R. Chopra

Special Lecture

9:55-10:15

Brain Applications

10:45-12:15; 13:30-14:30

Moderators: D. Enzmann, F. Jolesz
Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation Brain Program Overview N. Kassell
Transcranial MR-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery for Functional Brain Disorders: Neuropathic Pain E. Martin
Transcranial MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery for Intracerebral Hemorrhage J. Snell
Adaptive Focusing of Therapeutic Ultrasonic Beams using MR Acoustic Radiation Force Guidance in a Clinical Environment M. Tanter
Human Cadaver Model for Pre-clinical Evaluation of a 1MHz Ultrasonic Brain Therapy Device J.F. Aubry
Cavitation Detection During Blood Brain Barrier Disruption in Primates C. Arvanitis
MR-ARFI Sequences for Focal Spot Localization K. Butts Pauly
Feasibility of ablating Brain Regions Adjacent to the Optic Nerve While Retaining Nerve Function with Focused Ultrasound Combined with an Ultrasound Contrast Agent N. McDannold
BBB Disruption in Nonhuman Primates Using a Clinical MRgFUS System: Preliminary Results N. McDannold
Transcranial Sonothrombolysis In Ischemic Stroke Using HIFU: Introduction of an In Vivo Efficacy and Safety Model - First Results T. Hoelscher

Targeted Drug Delivery

14:30-17:55

Moderators: K. Ferrara, K. Li
Focused Ultrasound Mediated Targeted Drug Delivery C. Moonen
FUS Mediated Targeted Drug Delivery: FUS Foundation Program Introduction & Overview J. Polefrone
Mechanisms of Ultrasound-enhanced Drug Delivery K. Watson
Temperature Sensitive Liposomes for Ultrasound-induced Drug Delivery Under MRI Guidance: In Vitro and In Vivo Results E. Heijman
Composite Drug-Delivery Agents Comprised of 5FU-Bearing Controlled-Release Nanoparticles Bonded to Microbubbles Inhibit Glioma Growth Upon Activation with Ultrasound R. Price
Thermally-mediated Localized Drug Release Using MRI-controlled Focused Ultrasound Hyperthermia R. Staruch
Ultrasound-enhanced Drug Delivery During Epithelial-Mesenchymal Tumor Transition (EMT) K. Watson
Synthesis and Characterization of MR Image-able Low Temperature Sensitive Liposomes for Use with Magnetic Resonance Guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound P. Yarmolenko
MR-guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Enhances Targeted Drug Delivery of Low Temperature Sensitive Liposomes in a Rabbit Vx2 Tumor Model A. Ranjan
Improved Treatment in a Rat Breast Cancer Brain Metastases Model by Targeted Delivery of Herceptin Across the Blood-Brain Barrier with MRgFUS E.Y. Park
Application of Ultrasound to Sonosensitive Liposomal Doxorubicin for Treating Tumors: In Vivo Proof of Concept C. Lafon

Tuesday, October 19

FUS Vendor Profiles

7:00-8:25

Moderator: M. Buntaine
Profound Medical, Inc P. Chipperton
FUS Instruments, Inc. R. Chopra
Image Guided Therapy E. Dumont
InSightec, Ltd K. Vortman
Philips Healthcare F. Busse
Supersonic Imagine J. Souquet

Technology & Bioeffects of FUS

8:30-11:35

Moderators: L. Crum, D. Parker
Comparison of MRI and Ultrasound Guidance for Focused Ultrasound G. ter Haar
Boiling and Cavitation During HIFU Exposures L. Crum
Targeting Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) Using Focused Ultrasound Exposures A. Ziadloo
Volumetric MRgHIFU Rapid Ablation under Automatic Temperature Control:
Experimental Comparison of Different Sonication Patterns
R. Salomir
A Model of an Equivalent Focused Piston Source to Characterize Nonlinear Ultrasound Fields of 2D HIFU Arrays V. Khokhlova
Non-invasive Determination of Patient-specific Tissue Acoustic Properties for MRgFUS U. Vyas
High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation Effect on Tumor Growth and the Migration of Endothelial Progenitor Cells J. Pagan
Integration of MR Compatible Robotic Arm with MRgFUS A. Volovyk
An Enhanced System for MRgFUS Treatment of Uterine Fibroids Y. Inbar
Standards for Quality Assurance and Quality Management in Image Guided FUS D. Schlesinger

Back & Neck Pain, Other Applications

11:35-12:15

Moderators: W. Gedroyc, B. Wood
Facet Rhizotomy W. Gedroyc
Targeting the Swine Pancreas with MR Guided HIFU K. Dittmar

Liver Applications

13:30-14:15

Moderators: W. Gedroyc, G. ter Haar
MR Guided Focused Ultrasound of the Liver W. Gedroyc
Usefulness of 3D Imaging of US, CT and MRI for the Planning and Monitoring of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment Using FUS H. Fukuda
Focused Ultrasound of the Liver During Free Breathing K. Butts Pauly
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)-Assisted Hepatic Resection in an Animal Model A. Gandini

Breast Applications

14:15-15:35

Moderators: D. Brenin, H. Furusawa
Breast Cancer - ACRIN Study M. Schnall
Treatment of Breast Cancer H. Furusawa
High Resolution and Large Volume Coverage MR Temperature Measurements in Breast N. Todd
Induction of an Immune Response to Breast Cancer with Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Tumor Ablation in a Mouse Model P. Eby
Design and Initial Evaluation of a Breast-specific MRgFUS Treatment System A. Payne

Prostate Applications

16:05-17:35

Moderators: R. Chopra, C. Tempany
MR guided Transurethral Ultrasound Thermal Ablation for Localized Prostate Cancer L. Klotz
Ablation of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) using a Multisectored Transurethral Ultrasound Applicator G. Sommer
MR Guided Pulsed High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Enhancement of Docetaxel Combined with Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer Treatment L. Chen
Initial Experience with MRgFUS for Localized Low-Risk Prostate Cancer in Singapore C. Cheng
Focal Magnetic Resonance guided Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Low Risk Prostate Cancer S. Kanaev
Full Prostate Gland Coagulation During MRI-guided Transurethral Ultrasound Therapy: Results in Gel Phantoms W.A. N'Djin

Wednesday, October 20

Accelerating Development and Adoption

7:00-8:15

Moderators: Z. Binney, M. Garabrant
Current and Future Landscape for Adoption Z. Binney, M. Garabrant
Achieving Regulatory Approval for MR-guided Focused Ultrasound Indications D. Schultz
Achieving Reimbursement for Image Guided Acoustic Surgery – USA R. Emerick
Achieving Reimbursement for MR-guided Focused Ultrasound Indications – International L. Sweeney
Collaborative Research Network H. Huff Simonin

Uterine Fibroids

8:30-11:30

Moderators: L. Bradley, H. Brown
Fibroid Therapy: What’s In Your Tool Box? Hopefully More Than Only Hammers L. Bradley
MR-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery of Uterine Fibroids: Into the Mainstream – From Clinical Success to Daily Routine M. Matzko
Patient Selection for MRgFUS in the Treatment of Uterine Fibroids S. LeBlang
MRgFUS Treatment for Uterine Myomas: Safety, Effectiveness and Pathogenesis G. Zelenin
Dynamic Contrast-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Predicts Immediate Therapeutic Response of MR-guided High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Y.S. Kim
Clinical Predictors of Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery E. Bouwsma
Analyzing Screen Failures Prior to MRgFUS for Uterine Fibroids: Do African American (AA) Women Have Different Characteristics? R. Machtinger
Novel Technique for Targeted Vessel Ablation During Magnetic Resonance Imaging-guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Uterine Fibroids M. Voogt
Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Uterine Fibroids in Patients with Abdominal Scars, Using an Energy-Blocking Scar Patch S.W. Yoon
Treatment of Adenomyosis by Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS): A One-year Prospective Follow-up Study J. Rabinovici

Bone Tumors

11:30-12:45

Moderators: M. Hurwitz, R. Pfeffer
MRgFUS for Treatment of Bone Metastases: Progress and Promise M. Hurwitz
Palliation of Painful Bone Metastases Using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy with Magnetic Resonance Guidance: Cumulative Sheba Medical Center R. Pfeffer
Pain Palliation of Bone Metastasis Pain Using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy with Magnetic Resonance Guidance: Logistical Issues R. Pfeffer
Pain Palliation of Bone Metastasis: Initial Clinical Experience Using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy with 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging Guidance A. Napoli
Overview of Palliative MRgFUS Treatment of Painful Bone Metastases in Spain E. Gomez-Gonzalez

Closing Remarks

12:45-13:00

Closing Remarks N. Kassell

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