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July 8, 2022 – FUS for Parkinson's Dementia Pilot Results Published – and more news…

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July 8, 2022

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Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s Dementia: First-in-Human Data Published
  • People living with Parkinson's disease sometimes develop memory loss, forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, and eventually dementia.
  • A collaborative team of researchers led by Prof. José Obeso, MD, PhD, is seeking to use focused ultrasound to address this devastating complication.
  • The research team successfully used focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier in people with Parkinson’s dementia, and the procedure was well tolerated.
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Foundation News
Apply Now: Andrew J. Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship in Focused Ultrasound and Immuno-Oncology
  • This one-year fellowship will pair an early-career scientist with leading laboratories to foster focused ultrasound and immuno-oncology research. 
  • The award includes a $75,000 stipend.
  • The fellowship was established last year through the generosity of the Lockhart family in memory of their son.
  • The deadline to apply is September 16. 
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State of Research Update: Focused Ultrasound for Epilepsy
  • Suzanne LeBlang, MD, the Foundation’s Director of Clinical Relationships, recently provided an overview of current focused ultrasound research for treating epilepsy.
  • Three focused ultrasound companies are developing devices to address the disease noninvasively.
  • The video was debuted at the Foundation’s recent awareness event.
WATCH THE VIDEO >
Symposium News
Register Now for Symposium 2022
  • Join us this October at the world’s leading forum for sharing the latest preclinical, translational, and clinical advances in focused ultrasound.
  • We encourage you to join us in-person, but there is a virtual registration option and discounted student rates.
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Patient News
Essential Tremor Patient: “Focused Ultrasound Gave Me My Life Back”
  • The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) recently featured Tom, a patient with essential tremor who received bilateral focused ultrasound treatment.
  • After the treatment, Tom can work and play the guitar again.
READ THE POST > 
WATCH THE VIDEO >
Report Finds Few Cancer Patients in the UK Offered Noninvasive Therapies
  • An All-Party Parliamentary Group report found that only 10 percent of cancer patients in the UK are offered noninvasive treatments.
  • Its recommendations included training sufficient medical personnel to perform noninvasive therapies, such as focused ultrasound.
  • The group brings together different political parties to drive awareness of minimally invasive treatments.
READ MORE > 
More Patient News
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Research News
BLOODPAC Hosts Liquid Biopsy Virtual Workshop
  • Liquid biopsy is a less-invasive method of analyzing non-solid tissue, most commonly blood, to diagnose and monitor cancer.
  • BLOODPAC partnered with the Foundation and C2i Genomics to host a virtual workshop, “New Frontiers in Liquid Biopsy: Personalized Medicine for Brain Cancer.”
  • Presentation videos and a white paper are now available.
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Meeting Report: Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2022
  • SIR held its annual meeting in Boston from June 11–16.
  • There were seven scientific presentations on focused ultrasound, and two manufacturers in the field participated.
  • A Foundation-sponsored reception and several educational sessions focused on cultivating the next generation of interventional radiologists.
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French Student Receives Grand Prize for Focused Ultrasound Research for Depression
  • Thomas Tiennot won a Grand Prize in the i-PhD contest, which recognizes research that could launch a start-up company.
  • His research involves using transcranial neuromodulation in patients with drug-resistant depression.
  • Tiennot is part of the Physics for Medicine Paris team, which is a Focused Ultrasound Center of Excellence.
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Biomedical Technology Prize to Recognize Innovators Impacting Health
  • The Richard N. Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology will recognize scientists who have developed technologies that substantially impact human health.
  • Up to four awards of at least $400,000 will be given annually.
  • Dr. Merkin has advanced biomedical research that improves lives and is a longtime Foundation supporter.
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Submit an Abstract for ISBUS 2022
  • The inaugural International Symposium on Biomolecular Ultrasound and Sonogenetics (ISBUS) will be held December 8-11 in Pasadena, California.
  • The meeting will cover biomolecular and genetic approaches to ultrasonic imaging and control of cellular function.
  • The abstract submission deadline is September 5.
LEARN MORE > 
More Research News
HistoSonics Hits Enrollment Target En Route to FDA Filing for Liver Cancer Therapy | Outsourcing Pharma
Industry News
Insightec to Begin Comparative Prostate Cancer Trial
  • Insightec has received FDA clearance to begin a clinical trial comparing its focused ultrasound device to active surveillance in patients with prostate cancer.
  • The Exablate Prostate system uses focused ultrasound to ablate target tissue under MRI guidance.
  • An earlier clinical trial using the device showed positive results with minimal complications.
READ MORE >
'Why it Takes So Long' Blog Series: Technology Development
  • In this blog, Mark Carol, MD, a senior consultant at the Foundation, shares his insight for successful technology development in the medical device space.
  • Using a real-world case study, this blog addresses many common mistakes made by new companies and how to avoid them to make it to market successfully.
READ THE BLOG POST >
More Industry News
Carthera Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Sonocloud-9 System | Neuro News | See additional coverage from Mass Device and Medtech Insight.
Cardiawave Confirms the Safety of VALVOSOFT its Non-Invasive Ultrasound Treatment for Aortic Stenosis | Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology
Theraclion: 95% Vein Occlusion Rate: Results Presented by Dr Stalnikiewicz at the Swiss Vein Days 2022 | Business Wire
Profound Medical to Participate in the Cowen 7th Annual FutureHealth Conference | Globe Newswire
Webinars
Making Gas to Remove Gas: Acoustic Droplet Vaporization for Reperfusion Injury
  • Thursday, July 28, at 11:00 am Eastern
  • Featuring Kevin J. Haworth, PhD, FAIUM, from the University of Cincinnati
  • Hosted by the International Society for Therapeutic Ultrasound
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER >
Recent Webinars & Podcasts
Immunotherapy and Breast Cancer: A Webinar | Hosted by Breast Cancer Alliance (1 hour 1 minute) 
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Upcoming Events
July 10-14, 2022 American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Annual Meeting, Washington, DC

July 28, 2022 Making Gas to Remove Gas: Acoustic Droplet Vaporization for Reperfusion Injury | WEBINAR

August 14-19, 2022 Gordon Research Conference – In Vivo Ultrasound Imaging, Ventura, CA

August 22-23, 2022 Society for Image-Guided Neurointerventions (SIGN) 2022, Warwickshire, UK

September 15-18, 2022 European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO) 2022, Vienna, Austria

September 26-28, 2022 iTRUSST - 3rd Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation Symposium (FUN) 2022, Mainz, Germany and VIRTUAL

October 10-13, 2022 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, Venice, Italy

October 13-15, 2022 Veterinary Cancer Society Annual Conference 2022, Norfolk, VA

October 23-28, 2022 8th International Symposium on Focused Ultrasound, Bethesda, MD

November 16-20, 2022 Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) Annual Meeting, Tampa Bay, FL

December 8-11, 2022 International Symposium on Biomolecular Ultrasound and Sonogenetics (ISBUS), Pasadena, CA
 

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