September 12, 2019 - Foundation Challenge Fosters Research Collaboration – and more news

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September 12, 2019
Foundation Challenge Fosters Research Collaboration

A collaborative challenge project between Vanderbilt University, the University of Virginia, and the University of Utah aimed to develop a better way to monitor temperature changes during focused ultrasound brain treatments. 

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 Foundation News
Dr. Joan Vidal-Jové Named 2020 Symposium President

Focused ultrasound pioneer Joan Vidal-Jové, MD, PhD, will serve as the honorary president at the Foundation's 7th International Symposium in November 2020.

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Lockhart Memorial Prize Offered for Third Year

Applications are being accepted for this annual $75,000 cash award established in memory of Andrew Lockhart. 

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Research News
Fellowship Update: Will Grissom, PhD

Vanderbilt University's Will Grissom, PhD, recently completed a research fellowship with the Foundation to improve MRI use during focused ultrasound brain treatments.

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Focused Ultrasound for Movement Disorders Featured on NeurologyLive Cover

The current issue of NeurologyLive outlines how focused ultrasound is being investigated to address multiple brain disorders.

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Research Roundup

Researchers in China sought to determine whether focused ultrasound could safely and effectively help children with metastatic bone tumors.
 
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Industry News
Focused Ultrasound Manufacturer Funded with $2.1 Million Investment

Canada-based Harmonic Medical Inc. was awarded $2.1M (approximately $1.6M USD) from FedDev Ontario to launch its focused ultrasound device to treat uterine fibroids. 

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AdvaMed, MITA Weigh In on FDA’s Draft Guidance for Prostate Devices

In a recent article, the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) and the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) advocated for the FDA’s new prostate ablation guidelines but indicated a need for fine-tuning.

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