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August 18, 2023 – TODAY Show Features FUS for Essential Tremor and more news

Published: August 18, 2023

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August 18, 2023

The TODAY Show Highlights Focused Ultrasound for Essential Tremor

TODAY Show anchors

NBC’s Joe Fryer followed a patient with essential tremor as he was treated with focused ultrasound.
Fryer notably shared with the doctor, “It’s not even lunchtime, and you’ve changed his life.”
The story aired during the show’s “The Upside” segment.

Nantucket Event Raises Awareness for Focused Ultrasound

Neal F. Kassell, MD speaking at the Foundation's aqareness event in Nantucket.

Foundation supporters Robert and Molly Hardie recently hosted a reception of thirty guests at their Nantucket home.
Foundation Chairman Neal F. Kassell, MD, shared the technology’s status and it’s potential to treat many disorders.

Apply Now: FDA Site Visit Program for Manufacturers

The CDRH’s Experiential Learning Program allows companies to educate FDA representatives on their products to support their evaluation and adoption.
There are two current areas of interest applicable to focused ultrasound companies: Therapeutic Ultrasound for Neurological Applications and Medical Device Innovation by Small Businesses and Start-Ups.
The deadline to submit site visit proposals for the next session is September 5.

Learn More and Apply

In Memoriam: John Glynn, Legendary Venture Capitalist and Educator

John Glynn, Jr.

On July 26, the Foundation lost a friend, mentor, and visionary supporter with the passing of John W. Glynn, Jr.
He was the founder and general partner of Glynn Capital and Glynn Ventures and taught at the top business schools.

Meeting Report: American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) 2023 Annual Meeting

The annual Meeting of the American Society of Neuroradiology was held April 29–May 3 in Chicago.
The meeting included three focused ultrasound presentations and one scientific abstract.
We thank Kazim Narsinh, MD, for assisting with this report.

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September 7-8, 2023 37th Annual Advances in Contrast Ultrasound International Bubble Conference 2023, Chicago, IL

September 8-9, 2023 Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Tumor Section Symposium, Washington, DC

September 9-13, 2023 Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Annual Meeting 2023, Washington, DC

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Molly Hardie

“Focused ultrasound shows great promise to extend survival and improve quality of life for patients.”

‒ Molly Hardie