Focused ultrasound researchers and industry leaders have shared exciting developments on a host of topics in recent weeks.
The breadth of these discussions reflects the continued momentum of the field. From expanding treatment options for prostate cancer and venous disease to advancing research in cancer immunotherapy and rare diseases, focused ultrasound continues to make an impact across an increasingly diverse range of clinical applications. Each new conversation highlights not only recent progress, but also the growing opportunities to improve patient care through expanding applications of the technology.
Listen or watch the episodes below.
Also, don’t miss the latest updates and fresh perspectives from the field on the Foundation’s own Curing With Sound podcast.
Balancing Effective Prostate Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life with HIFU Focal Therapy | Fans for the Cure Stay in the Game Podcast
Cordell Nwokeji, MD, of Houston Premier Urology has been performing focused ultrasound treatment for prostate cancer for roughly a decade. On the Stay in the Game podcast, Nwokeji speaks with Jack Sells, CEO and President of Sales Search America, for a conversation on arriving at the right treatment decision. Shortly after the episode aired, European Urology published new data supporting focal therapy as a potential first-line treatment for prostate cancer.
MIB Meet the Editors: Natasha Sheybani on Focused Ultrasound, Mentorship, and Publishing | World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS) Podcast
University of Virginia Assistant Professor Natasha Sheybani, PhD, runs the Sheybani Lab at UVA, where she researches focused ultrasound applications in the realm of cancer care and immunotherapy. She recently joined the WMIS podcast to discuss her career journey, her scientific outlook, and advancing research in a dynamic field.
HIFU for Challenging Venous Ulcers | Theraclion Webinar
Alfred Obermayer, MD, and Ferdinand Steinbacher, MD, are surgeons based in Melk, Austria. In a recent webinar produced by Theraclion, they discuss their experience using the Sonovein system, and how focused ultrasound expands the treatment options for venous ulcers. They also discuss patients who have benefited from the treatment.
Prostate Disease Webinar: Real Patients, Real Stories | Profound Medical Webinar
Former NFL player and prostate cancer survivor Leonard Wheeler joins urologist Sameer Siddiqui, MD, and one of Siddiqui’s patients for “The Prostate Playbook: What Every Man Needs to Know.” The webinar explores prostate cancer and treatments such as PROFOUND Medical’s TULSA-PRO. The participants also discuss diagnosis, treatment decisions, recovery, and the importance of considering quality of life when evaluating treatment options.
Research Fireside Chat with Dr. Juli Simon | International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association (IFOPA)
Juli Simon, PhD, a biomedical engineer at Penn State, joins International FOP Association Research Director Mark Hamilton, PhD, for a discussion about a potential new application of focused ultrasound. Simon explains her newly funded research investigating whether ultrasound imaging can detect the early abnormal bone formation associated with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva and whether focused ultrasound could interrupt that process before it progresses.
Neuromodulation and the Future of Addiction Treatment with Dr. James Mahoney | Addiction Policy Forum
James Mahoney, PhD, associate professor and clinical neuropsychologist at the University of Virginia, joins the Addiction Policy Forum’s Ask the Expert series to discuss the emerging role of focused ultrasound neuromodulation in treating substance use disorders. Mahoney explains how the technology targets brain circuits involved in craving, reviews findings from early clinical studies, and discusses the potential for focused ultrasound to complement behavioral therapies and medications as part of a comprehensive approach to addiction treatment.
Ep. 20 Zhihai Qiu Unheard Of | FUS Forward
Zhihai Qiu, PhD, principal investigator at the Guangdong Institute of Intelligence Science and Technology, joins the FUS Forward podcast to discuss his career path from physics to genetics and neuroscience, as well as his pioneering work in sonogenetics. Qiu reflects on the collaborative nature of his research, the development of genetically encoded ultrasound sensitivity, and his vision for the future of focused ultrasound as a tool for neuroscience research and therapeutic applications. Qiu is just the latest in a string of compelling FUS pioneers who have recently shared insights on the FUS Forward podcast.