September 12, 2024 – Psychiatric Disorders White Paper Now Available and more news…

Published: September 12, 2024

September 12, 2024

Focused Ultrasound for Psychiatric Disorders: Workshop White Paper Now Available

In June, a group of experts met in Toronto to discuss the use of focused ultrasound for treating psychiatric disorders.
A white paper summarizing the workshop, which includes a roadmap for moving forward, is now available.

Histotripsy Plus Cancer Immunotherapy Clinical Trial Begins in the Netherlands

The first participant has been treated in a clinical trial investigating the use of focused ultrasound histotripsy plus immunotherapy to address metastatic or unresectable cancer.
The Foundation is co-funding treatment of the first six participants in the study.

Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial Final Results Published

The trial used focused ultrasound plus microbubbles to open the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
The procedure was safe, and researchers identified several positive relationships between the BBB opening and levels of serum-derived AD biomarkers.

HistoSonics Announces Partnership with Two Hong Kong Hospitals

The company’s Edison system will be installed at Hong Kong University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The devices were purchased with a generous donation from the Li Ka Shing Foundation, a philanthropic organization responsible for more than hk$30 billion in education, medical services, charity, and anti-poverty projects.

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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Curing with Sound Podcast Spotlights Advocates

The founders of the EVAN Foundation and Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation share how they have been impacted by pediatric cancer.
Learn how their organizations support families, fund innovative research, and raise awareness for pediatric cancers.

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Artificial Intelligence Emerges as Theme for the Foundation’s 2024 Summer Interns

Most of our eight summer interns found ways to integrate AI into their projects, multiplying and streamlining their efforts.
The Foundation’s summer internship program is now in its 13^th year.

Mary Harrison Keevil and Marjorie Harrison Webb Join Foundation’s Council

Mary and Marjorie lead their family foundation and are actively involved in various prominent organizations.
The Council is a dedicated group that provides advice and assists with raising funds and building awareness.

Foundation Joins the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine

The Foundation has joined the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine’s (ARM) network of more than 400 organizations across 25 countries.
ARM is the leading international advocacy organization championing the benefits of engineered cell therapies and genetic medicines.

Focused Ultrasound Featured at Leading 2024 Conferences

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Openwater Raises $100 Million to Advance Mission to Make Healthcare Accessible

The company’s platform integrates semiconductor physics, light, and sound to diagnose and treat diseases at the cellular level.
According to the release, the technology has shown promising results in preclinical glioblastoma studies and clinical trials for depression.

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September 19-21, 2024 BrainStorm Summit, Washington, DC, USA

September 19-22, 2024 International Society for Therapeutic Ultrasound (ISTU) 22nd International Symposium, Taipei, Taiwan

September 22-26, 2024 UFFC Joint Symposium, Taipei, Taiwan

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“When your child is enduring treatment for high risk neuroblastoma, what they are experiencing is essentially every toxic modality of cancer care. It is one of the most brutal treatment regimens that any cancer patient can endure. And it just makes you long for something that is less toxic and more effective. And I think focused ultrasound holds that promise.”

‒ Gavin Lindberg, the EVAN Foundation

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