Don't miss these important deadlines!
Abstract submissions close July 2
The Foundation welcomes abstracts related to translational or clinical research involving the use of MR-guided or ultrasound-guided focused ultrasound. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, applications in: the brain, breast, liver, pancreas, prostate and liver; uterine fibroids and fertility; bone tumors; back and neck pain; and emerging applications. Abstracts should include new data, not previously presented or published in another forum.
Young Investigator Travel Award applications
due by July 2
If you are a scientist-in-training who is actively involved in focused ultrasound research, you are invited to apply for a Young Investigator Travel Award. Recipients receive free symposium admission, up to $1,500 in reimbursement for travel and lodging expenses and an opportunity to have their work showcased during a special evening poster session. To be eligible, you must be a student, resident or a fellow who has completed doctoral training or residency within the last four years. Abstract acceptance is also mandatory for travel award eligibility.
 Attend the discussion: "Ultrasound vs. MRI guidance for focused ultrasound treatment"
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Symposium Scientific Committee Chair Gail ter Haar, PhD will be among the panelists for the"Ultrasound vs. MRI" discussion. |
The scientific session on Tuesday, October 16 will feature a timely and lively panel discussion, "Ultrasound vs. MRI guidance for focused ultrasound treatment." Panelists will debate which focused ultrasound applications may be best suited for each approach. Panelists are:
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Gail ter Haar, PhD, Institute of Cancer Research/Royal Marsden (UK) |
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Christian Chaussy, MD, University of Regensburg (Germany); University of Southern California (USA); President, Endourological Society |
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Yael Inbar, MD, Chaim Sheba Medical Center (Israel) |
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Clare Tempany, MD, Brigham & Womens Hospital/Harvard University (US) |
Registering for the Symposium?
Don't forget to indicate
your Lunchtime Discussion interests
Lunchtime Discussions, held on each day of the symposium, will be participant-generated conversations about a variety of focused ultrasound topics. When you register for the symposium, be sure to indicate which topics are of interest. Your response will help determine final Lunchtime Discussion options.
You will have an opportunity to sign up for Lunchtime Discussions at the symposium.
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Potential Lunchtime
Discussion topics
Indications: uterine fibroids; prostate; liver; pancreas
Successful clinic management: managing a focused ultrasound clinic; fundraising for new facilities and devices; maximizing patient flow; marketing campaigns; reimbursement
Technical: equipment, phantoms and other accessories; animal models and animal setup; sample size and study structure; working with regulatory authorities. |
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Focused Ultrasound changed the life of one uterine fibroid patient
