March 17, 2023 - Progress in Breast and Pancreatic Cancer and more news…

Published: 17 March 2023

March 17, 2023

Cancer Immunotherapy Plus Focused Ultrasound for Breast and Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers at Stanford University are investigating solid tumor microenvironment response to focused ultrasound ablation combined with cancer immunotherapies.
The combination treatment induced distinct responses in each of the two models.
The Foundation- and NIH-funded preclinical study was conducted in models of breast and pancreatic cancer.

Freda Lewis-Hall, MD, Joins Foundation’s Board of Directors

Dr. Lewis-Hall has spent more than 40 years in healthcare as a clinician, researcher, and leader in the biopharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
She has been involved with the Foundation since 2021 as a member of the Council.

8th International Symposium on Focused Ultrasound Proceedings Now Available

In October 2022, more than 600 attendees from 23 countries gathered for the Foundation’s Symposium.
The program featured over 40 panel discussions, special sessions, and keynote speakers.
A final meeting summary is now available and presentation videos are archived on YouTube.

See the Proceedings

Debunked: The Economic Argument Against MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound

In this blog post, Mark Carol, MD, a senior consultant at the Foundation, addresses a common misconception about the facility costs of focused ultrasound treatments.
Learn why most focused ultrasound procedures are a more profitable use of MRI machines for hospitals than diagnostic studies.

Read the Blog

Fellowships and Research Funding Opportunities

The Foundation has identified more than 15 fellowships and research funding opportunities from eight global leaders in healthcare.
Areas of interest include Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and pediatrics.
Don’t delay! These opportunities all have deadlines to apply between March 24 and April 13.

See Funding Opportunities

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“I am passionate about advancing the development, delivery, and deployment of transformational technology with the potential to save lives. I believe focused ultrasound to be such a technology.”

‒ Freda Lewis-Hall, MD

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