April 28, 2023 - Experts and a Patient Share Parkinson's Insights in Webinar and more news...

Published: 28 April 2023

April 28, 2023

Chrit Moonen, PhD, Joins Foundation as Scientific Programs Director

A leader in focused ultrasound research for nearly 30 years, Prof. Moonen previously led the Division of Imaging at University Medical Center in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
In his new role, he will be responsible for managing the Foundation’s internal projects and external research funding process.

Watch Now: Parkinson’s Disease Webinar

The Foundation recently hosted a record-breaking webinar on new approaches to treat Parkinson’s disease.
Experts addressed the state of treatment options, including the latest advancements in focused ultrasound.
A focused ultrasound patient also shared how the technology changed his life.

Watch the Recording

Bracco and SonoThera Partner to Advance Gene Therapies

Bracco Imaging has agreed to provide its microbubble technology to SonoThera for use in developing its ultrasound-guided nonviral gene therapy platform.
Combining ultrasound energy and microbubbles allows transient permeability of vessel walls and cell membranes that can enable the delivery of therapeutics.

Read the Release

In Memoriam: Rao Gullapalli, PhD, MBA

We are saddened to share that Rao Gullapalli, PhD, MBA, passed away on April 18.
He was a professor of diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Dr. Gullapalli worked closely with our technical team and advanced focused ultrasound for chronic pain, epilepsy, and more.

Focused Ultrasound Highlighted at Recent Conferences

People sitting inside a lecture hall listening to a panel of speakers

Read the Meeting Reports

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“With 10 years of progress in developing focused ultrasound for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease plus the support of many groups around the country and the visionary support of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, I think the accomplishments are pretty outstanding.”

‒ Paul Fishman, MD

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