October 10, 2025 – OCD Patient’s ‘Unbelievable’ FUS Story and more news…

Published: October 10, 2025

October 10, 2025

Imperial College London Designated as a Focused Ultrasound Center of Excellence

Researchers at Imperial have achieved several world-firsts, including using focused ultrasound to treat twin-twin transfusion syndrome in utero.
The site becomes the 16th center worldwide, and the third in the UK.

New Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation Device for Brain Treatments Developed in UK

Research teams from the University of Oxford and University College London built a novel neuromodulation system to reach precise brain targets.
The team plans to treat a variety of disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, stroke, pain, and depression.

Monica's Journey with OCD and Focused Ultrasound

The symptoms from her obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) led Monica to spend hours a day cleaning and taking scalding hot showers.
On World Mental Health Day, we highlight how focused ultrasound enabled her to return to work and spend time with friends again.

Podcast: Innovation, Advocacy, and the Future of Focused Ultrasound

Foundation board member Gary Shapiro is the CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association.
Hear what this innovator says about how focused ultrasound fits within the global ecosystem of transformative healthcare technologies.

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Foundation-Funded Research Update: Focused Ultrasound Control of Gene Expression in a Model of Parkinson’s Disease

This project is exploring a new ultrasound-based approach to improve the safety and effectiveness of stem cell therapies.
Researchers introduced a novel genetic switch wherein a single, brief ultrasound treatment left the targeted gene permanently active.

Preclinical Studies Advance Focused Ultrasound for Glioblastoma, Parkinson’s Disease

Research led by Kullervo Hynynen, PhD, showed sonodynamic therapy produced significant anti-tumor effects and increased survivability in glioblastoma models.
In another of his studies, focused ultrasound–mediated delivery of stem cells improved behavioral outcomes in a Parkinson’s disease model.

Focused Ultrasound Intellectual Property Update: Third Quarter 2025

The Foundation tracks recently issued focused ultrasound patents and patent applications in the US.
Nine new patents have been issued since June.

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“I’m back at work. I'm doing things and going places that I never would have thought possible before the treatment. My family says they’ve never seen me this happy before.”

‒ Monica, after undergoing focused ultrasound treatment for OCD

October 10, 2025 – OCD Patient’s ‘Unbelievable’ FUS Story and more news…

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