Non-moderated and free-flowing, these hour-long group discussions gave participants a chance to share lunch while posing questions, exchanging information, building relationships and identifying new collaborative opportunities.

Below are the notes taken from each session.


Session A: Experimental Models and Micro-FUS
Models for pre-clinical studies of MR-guided focused ultrasound will be this group's focal point. Discussion is expected to pick up where the Monday morning session on micro-FUS systems leaves off. Appropriate disease models will also be addressed.



Session B: Reimbursement
Expanding reimbursement is a major challenge for the MR-guided focused ultrasound community. This lunchtime group will explore issues and solutions related to private payer reimbursement in the U.S. and talk about successful models of acceptance in Europe.



Session C: Brain
A discussion about MR-guided focused ultrasound applications in the brain. This group offered a great opportunity to continue conversations begun during the symposium's Brain Applications session on Monday.



Session D: Prostate
This group was open to everyone interested in prostate cancer and BPH, prevalent conditions that could be the next major clinical uses for MR-guided focused ultrasound.