October 21, 2025 – First Dog Treated in FUS Clinical Trial and more news…

Published: October 21, 2025

October 21, 2025

Veterinary Lipoma: First Dog Treated in Focused Ultrasound Clinical Trial

Lipomas are the most common benign skin tumor in dogs, and large or complex lipomas can cause discomfort or mobility issues.
Up to 20 dogs will be treated in a study taking place at Virginia Tech.

Focused Ultrasound and Malignant Gliomas: Data Suggest Sonodynamic Therapy is Promising

A review paper shows sonodynamic therapy with 5-aminolevulinic acid as a strong potential noninvasive treatment for malignant gliomas.
Preclinical and early clinical studies have demonstrated selective tumor destruction, preservation of healthy tissue, and good patient tolerance.

US Ambassador Shefali Razdan Duggal Joins Foundation’s Council

Ambassador Razdan Duggal served as the United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 2022–2025 and is the first person of color to serve in this role.
The Council is a dedicated group that provides advice and assists with raising funds and building awareness.

Focal One Robotic HIFU: Evolution and Expansion

EDAP TMS has transitioned its branding and public-facing identity to become Focal One, the name of both its flagship device and its operating brand.
Focal One’s primary clinical application is prostate cancer, but the company has been expanding into several new clinical areas.

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Focused In Podcast: A Conversation with Jessica Chao

Jessica Chao is one of the Foundation’s Asia Ambassadors, a member of its Council, and director of the Focused Ultrasound Hong Kong Foundation Limited.
Learn more about her role advancing focused ultrasound in Asia.

Research Awards Update: New Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease Study

The Foundation’s Research Awards Program recently initiated a new preclinical therapeutic project at the University of Virginia.
Scientists are using focused ultrasound to deliver a neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory protein to the brain in a model of Alzheimer’s disease.

September 2025 Meeting Roundup

Twelve recent conferences featured focused ultrasound presentations.
Topics covered include movement disorders, neurotechnology, oncology, veterinary applications of focused ultrasound, and much more.

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Foundation’s Chairman Interviewed by South China Morning Post | Li Ka-shing-Backed Focused Ultrasound Therapy Reaches ‘Tipping Point’ with 1 Million Cases

Focal One Prostate Cancer Patient Featured on Television | Watch Health Uncensored with Dr. Drew

Apply by November 14 | Andrew J. Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship in Focused Ultrasound and Immuno-Oncology

Submit Abstracts by November 25 | International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society (ISRS) Congress 2026

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Events

November 6-7, 2025 Pancreatic Cancer UK Discovery and Translational Research Forum, Birmingham, United Kingdom

November 7-8, 2025 Korean Society of Therapeutic Ultrasound (KSTU), Daegu, South Korea

November 15-19, 2025 Society for Neuroscience (SFN) Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, USA

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“The most exciting part of the focused ultrasound field in Asia is clinical adoption. There are more indications being studied and adopted in Asia than in the rest of the world.”

‒ Jessica Chao, Foundation Asia Ambassador and director of the Focused Ultrasound Hong Kong Foundation Limited

October 21, 2025 – First Dog Treated in FUS Clinical Trial and more news…

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