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July 28, 2023 Focused Ultrasound and Cancer Immunotherapy Workshop Guides Promising Field The Foundation recently held its fifth workshop to discuss current challenges and the road forward for focused ultrasound and cancer immunotherapy. The meeting was hosted in partnership with the Cancer Research Institute and the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy. A white paper documenting the discussion and results will be available soon. Read More Foundation Partners with the University of Virginia School of Data Science to Advance Focused Ultrasound The goal of the partnership is to leverage the power of data science to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes. The organizations plan to improve artificial intelligence in healthcare using synthetic data sets, integrate focused ultrasound into clinical workflows, and create a library of established algorithms. Learn More Research Awards Update: Preclinical Projects Initiated for Back Pain and Diabetes The Foundation’s Research Awards Program initiated two preclinical studies in the second quarter. The funded projects use focused ultrasound to address feline diabetes and low back pain. Learn how to apply for funding. Read More Foundation Seeks Research Program Manager The Research Program Manager will oversee Foundation-funded preclinical and clinical research projects. Applicants should have an MD, PhD, or equivalent and at least five years of preclinical research experience in therapeutic ultrasound. This position is full-time, and in-office presence in Charlottesville, Virginia, is required. See the Listing Essential Tremor Patient Chooses Focused Ultrasound to ‘Blaze a Trail’ for her Family Essential tremor runs in Beverly’s family, and her tremors made daily life a struggle. She chose focused ultrasound treatment at Parkview Hospital, one of just two centers offering the treatment in her state. Now Beverly is back to enjoying tea parties and coloring with her grandchildren. See Her Story Forwarded this email by a friend? Sign up to receive these emails here. And Don't Miss Apply by September 15 | Andrew J. Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship in Focused Ultrasound and Immuno-Oncology Focused Ultrasound for Essential Tremor | US FDA Approves Five-Year Data Demonstrating Long-Lasting Efficacy Reimbursement News | EDAP Announces Reimbursement Approval in Switzerland for the Use of HIFU in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer See Recent News Events August 10-12, 2023 SNO/ASCO: Annual CNS Cancer Conference 2023, San Francisco, California September 2-3, 2023 3rd Oman Neurology Conference 2023, Salalah, Oman September 8-9, 2023 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Tumor Section Symposium, Washington, DC See All Upcoming Events Do you have news for our newsletter? Tell us about it! “Our goal in partnering with the University of Virginia is to leverage the power of data science to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes in the field of focused ultrasound.” ‒ Rick Hamilton, the Foundation's Chief Technology Officer