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Published: 03 December 2020

β-Amyloid Plaque Reduction in the Hippocampus After Focused Ultrasound-Induced Blood–Brain Barrier Opening in Alzheimer’s Disease

A collaborative research group from West Virginia University, Vanderbilt University, and Weill Cornell Medical College measured the beta-amyloid plaque changes in six patients with Alzheimer’s disease who underwent multiple sessions of focused ultrasound—based blood brain barrier (BBB) opening.

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Published: 16 November 2020

NEO.LIFE recently published an article about the Focused Ultrasound Foundation and its founder Neal F. Kassell, MD.

The article notes: "It's hard to talk about promoting focused ultrasound without talking about the Foundation—and impossible to do so without focusing on Kassell, who has emerged over the last dozen years as something of an evangelist-in-chief for the technology. To listen to him talk is to hear hope vocalized—hope for the thousands and thousands of people whose lives, he says, will be saved by focused ultrasound in what he calls a coming 'revolution in therapy.'"

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Published: 08 November 2020

November 5, 2020     Symposium 2020 Preview   On Monday, the Foundation will begin its first-ever virtual Symposium. The 7th International Symposium on Focused Ultrasound will bring together the global community of researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and other stakeholders. A few things to know about this year’s meeting: The Symposium will run on the virtual platform Showcare.   More than 250 presentations will be available via a variety of formats, including live talks, prerecorded “on-demand” videos, and posters. See the Final Program >   New sessions have been designed to facilitate collaboration among virtual attendees, including roundtable discussions and Q&A opportunities.   The program includes an impressive group of keynote speeches and special lectures from inspiring pioneers in research, medtech, and innovation. See the Speakers >   Nir Lipsman, MD, PhD, and Lawrence Crum, PhD, will be recognized with the Ferenc Jolesz Memorial Award and the Visionary Award, respectively.    Social media users should share their experiences using the hashtag #FUSF2020.   See and share a brief promotional flyer of Symposium statistics, program highlights, and sponsor information.   And, it’s not too late to join us. Register Now for the Symposium >   More Symposium News Final Program Now Available: See What’s New Over five days, we will explore the latest in using focused ultrasound to treat conditions across oncology, neurology, women's health, cardiovascular disease, pediatrics, and more. We will also address technology gaps and commercialization efforts. Learn about new features this year. SEE THE FINAL PROGRAM > Participant Experience: When You Register Look for Two Emails When you register for the Symposium, expect a confirmation from Cvent and a separate email – from a Showcare address – containing login information. Remember to check your spam folders if you don’t see an email. Don't Wait to Register There may be a lag time of up to one hour between when you register and when you have access to the meeting. Questions? Contact   Research Preview: Take-Home Messages Now Available We asked each researcher to summarize his/her work in a brief sentence when submitting an abstract. Browse this list of “take-home messages” for a sneak peek of the week’s topics.   SEE THE LIST > Don’t Miss: Two Carveout Sessions Dedicated to Partner Organizations This year, we are dedicating time in the schedule to two important partner organizations: the International Society for Therapeutic Ultrasound (ISTU), whose conference in May was canceled due to COVID-19, and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).     Participate Early in an FDA Town Hall Session  Participants can pose questions to FDA reviewers, scientists, and management anonymously and in advance of the session on Friday, November 13. LEARN MORE & COMPLETE THE SURVEY > Ten Keynotes and Special Lectures Address Breadth of Topics An impressive group of keynote speakers and special lecturers will address a variety of topics relevant to focused ultrasound and the broader scientific community.   READ MORE > Nir Lipsman, MD, PhD, Receives the 2020 Ferenc Jolesz Memorial Award Nir Lipsman, MD, PhD, FRCSC, a neurosurgeon and scientist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center and Sunnybrook Research Institute, is this year’s recipient of the Ferenc Jolesz Memorial Award.  READ THE ANNOUNCEMENT > Lawrence A. Crum, PhD, Receives the 2020 Visionary Award A leading expert in the fields of focused ultrasound and acoustics, Lawrence A. Crum, PhD, has been selected for the 2020 Visionary Award.  READ THE ANNOUNCEMENT > Meet Our Moderators An impressive group of 42 leaders in the field who moderate presentations and discussions.   SEE THE LIST > Meet the 2020 Young Investigators The Young Investigator Awards encourage quality research by those early in their career. This year, we recognize the work of nine individuals from four countries. MEET THE RECIPIENTS > Global Intern Prize Winner Recognized at Symposium Hohyun Lee received the highest peer-reviewed rating among submissions from the Foundation's 2019 and 2020 Global Interns with his abstract, entitled “A Benchtop Focused Ultrasound System for Drug Screening Investigations in Central Nervous System.” LEARN MORE ABOUT GLOBAL INTERNSHIPS > Online Briefing for Media and Advocacy Groups On Monday, November 9, six experts will present recent clinical and preclinical advances and emerging applications of focused ultrasound during an interactive press briefing. SEE THE SPEAKERS AND TOPICS > LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR THE WEBCAST* > *A separate registration is required for the briefing.  Thank You to Our Sponsors and Exhibitors We thank the organizations that are supporting our 2020 meeting, and we encourage attendees to visit the virtual exhibit hall to get to know them. It’s Not Too Late to Register for the Symposium Register now at no charge to participate in plenary sessions, dynamic panels, roundtable discussions, and more at the Foundation’s biennial Symposium.   REGISTER NOW > Do you have news for our newsletter? Tell us about it!   Upcoming Events   November 9–13, 2020 7th International Symposium on Focused Ultrasound | virtual event November 17–18, 2020 IBD INNOVATE: Product Development for Crohn’s & Colitis™ | virtual event November 19–21, 2020 Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) 25th Annual Meeting | virtual event November 29 – December 5, 2020 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting | virtual event

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Published: 30 October 2020

One-Year Outcome of Multiple Blood-Brain Barrier Disruptions with Temozolomide for the Treatment of Glioblastoma

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