February 27, 2026 – Bipartisan Support for Focused Ultrasound and more news…

Published: February 27, 2026

February 27, 2026

Study Explores Neuromodulation for Essential Tremor Symptoms

Researchers will gather data on ultrasound-based neuromodulation’s role in disrupting brain circuits that cause tremor symptoms.
There are similar studies for chronic pain, tinnitus, and substance use disorder.

Podcast: Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s Disease and Tremor

In the latest episode of the People’s Pharmacy podcast on NPR, Foundation Chairman Neal F. Kassell, MD, discusses how focused ultrasound has transformed the treatment of movement disorders.
Also hear from a young-onset Parkinson’s patient whose life and career were changed by the technology.

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Advocacy News: Bipartisan Support for Focused Ultrasound

Strong, bipartisan language on the importance of focused ultrasound and the patient experience was included in the US government’s 2026 funding appropriations bill.
The Foundation partnered with G2G Consulting to advocate for this legislation.

How Ultrasound Is Delivered Matters When Opening the Blood–Brain Barrier

Researchers examined how certain ultrasound parameters affect blood-brain barrier opening.
They found that pulse history – how many times bubbles are excited – may play an underappreciated role in how cavitation evolves during treatment.

We Need Your Feedback: Gene and Cell Therapy Landscape Analysis

The Foundation is seeking opinions on a draft landscape analysis of AAV-based gene therapies for neurodegenerative diseases that could benefit from focused ultrasound.
The public comments period will end shortly.

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January 2026 Meeting Roundup

Four recent conferences featured focused ultrasound presentations.
Several mechanisms were discussed, including tumor ablation, histotripsy, neuromodulation, and microbubble-mediated drug delivery.

Final Call for Abstracts: 8th European Symposium on Focused Ultrasound Therapy

This meeting will take place April 9–10 in Vienna, Austria.
Tomorrow, February 28, is the last day to submit an abstract.

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“My family recognized that there was such a change in my emotional and social life [after focused ultrasound treatment]. For about six years, the depression took a toll on me and made me an introvert, and I am the ultimate extrovert.”

‒ Bobby, patient with Parkinson’s disease

February 27, 2026 – Bipartisan Support for Focused Ultrasound and more news…

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