September 1, 2023 - Liver Cancer Clinical Data and more news

Also, read the Alzheimer’s workshop white paper

September 1, 2023 Liver Metastases Clinical Trial: Focused Ultrasound Plus Microbubbles Safely Delivered Researchers conducted a clinical trial using focused ultrasound plus microbubbles to treat liver cancer. The study enrolled patients undergoing chemotherapy for colorectal cancer with disseminated metastatic liver disease. The focused ultrasound plus microbubble treatment was safe and feasible, and the group suggested larger studies to assess efficacy. Read More Alzheimer’s Disease Workshop White Paper Now Available In June, the Foundation held a workshop to assess the state of the field and develop a roadmap for using focused ultrasound to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The presentations, discussion, and action items have now been summarized in a white paper. Read More Application Deadline Approaching: The Andrew J. Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship in Focused Ultrasound and Immuno-Oncology This one-year fellowship will pair an early-career scientist with a leading laboratory to foster focused ultrasound immuno-oncology research. The recipient will receive a $75,000 stipend, and applications are due September 15. The Lockhart family established the fellowship in 2021 in memory of their son. Learn More & Apply Foundation Participates in Fifth Yangtze International Summit of Minimally Invasive and Noninvasive Medicine The 5th Yangtze International Summit of Minimally Invasive and Noninvasive Medicine was held July 8–9. More than 500 participants attended the summit, which covered a wide range of topics from gynecology to cancer treatment. Foundation Chairman Neal F. Kassell, MD, delivered a virtual keynote address. Read More Meeting Report: Alliance for Advanced Therapies in Orthopedics (ATiO) The Alliance for Advanced Therapies in Orthopedics Conference 2023 was held May 18–20 in Berlin. It is attended by researchers, clinicians, regulatory agency professionals, industry representatives, and investors. Mario Fabiilli, PhD, presented a 15-minute talk on orthopedic applications of focused ultrasound. Read the Report Forwarded this email by a friend? Sign up to receive these emails here. And Don't Miss Funding Available | Request for Proposals Issued for Focused Ultrasound and ALS Research Employment Opportunities | See Positions Available in the Field of Focused Ultrasound Register for the September 28 ISTU Webinar | “Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound - Experiences from First-in-Human Use for Depression and Anxiety” by Noah Philip, MD See Recent News Events September 7-8, 2023 37th Annual Advances in Contrast Ultrasound International Bubble Conference 2023, Chicago, IL September 8-9, 2023 Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Tumor Section Symposium, Washington, DC September 9-13, 2023 Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Annual Meeting 2023, Washington, DC See All Upcoming Events Do you have news for our newsletter? Tell us about it! “One of the major takeaways that I witnessed during the Alzheimer’s workshop was the camaraderie and openness among researchers from all over the world.” ‒ Suzanne LeBlang, MD