May 5, 2023 - Gene Therapy Breakthrough in Parkinson’s Disease and more news…

Published: 5 May 2023

May 5, 2023

Gene Therapy Breakthrough in Parkinson’s Disease

A preclinical study led by Prof. José Obeso used focused ultrasound plus microbubbles to deliver gene therapy across the blood-brain barrier (BBB).
Gene therapy has incredible potential to prevent, stop, or treat Parkinson’s disease.
The gene therapy reached the target areas, and BBB opening was temporary, safe, and well tolerated.

Senator Thomas Daschle Joins Foundation’s Council

Thomas A. Daschle served in the US House of Representatives and the Senate and became a longstanding Senate Democratic Leader.
He is now founder and CEO of The Daschle Group, where he advises clients on national issues.
The Council is a dedicated group who provide advice and assist with raising funds and building awareness.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta Leads Focused Ultrasound Panel at Milken Global Conference

Milken Global Conference panel entitled “The Drive Toward More Non-Invasive Treatments for Patients.”

Foundation Chairman Neal Kassell, MD, joined four other focused ultrasound researchers, industry representatives, and investors on a Milken Global Conference panel.
The panelists discussed the state of the technology for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, liver cancer, and prostate cancer.
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta shared his experience observing a transformational focused ultrasound treatment.

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A New Tool to Diagnose Parkinson’s Disease

A recent international study found that physicians can diagnose Parkinson’s disease (PD) by testing a patient’s spinal fluid.
PD is currently diagnosed through neurological tests and by ruling out other conditions.
If this diagnostic method is widely adopted, physicians may be able to diagnose PD earlier and better monitor disease progression.

Focused Ultrasound Highlighted at Recent Conferences

People sitting inside a lecture hall listening to a panel of speakers

The Society of Interventional Oncology (SIO) 2023 Annual Meeting was held January 19–23.
The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo was held March 4–9.

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WEBINAR “FUS and BBBO for Drug Delivery” by Elisa Konofagou, PhD, from Columbia University | May 18 at 11:00 am Eastern | Hosted by the International Society for Therapeutic Ultrasound

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Employment Opportunities Posted in the Field

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May 16-20, 2023 American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA

May 18-19, 2023 3rd International Tremor Congress 2023, New York, NY

June 12-13, 2023 Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative Meeting 2023, Bethesda, MD

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“I was really kind of blown away by [Brenda’s focused ultrasound treatment]. I have not seen that before, and I've been practicing neurosurgery for some 25 years. That was quite spectacular.”

‒ CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta