Charlottesville, VA, March 14, 2024—The Focused Ultrasound Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of Curing with Sound, a podcast showcasing the transformative power of focused ultrasound, a rapidly evolving, noninvasive and highly disruptive technology that is revolutionizing medicine.
Focused ultrasound—which utilizes sound waves guided by real-time imaging to precisely target tissue deep in the body without incisions or radiation—is FDA-approved for nine indications, including essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease and tumors of the liver and prostate. With more than 30 additional regulatory approvals around the world, the technology is also in various stages of research and development to treat nearly 180 other serious diseases and conditions including Alzheimer’s, diabetes, epilepsy, and more. Focused ultrasound’s role in liquid biopsy, gene therapy, cancer immunotherapy and veterinary medicine is also being explored.
Biweekly episodes of Curing with Sound will cover a variety of topics, including expert insights and technology updates from leading researchers, medical professionals, industry representatives, and innovators in the field. Listeners will also hear poignant stories from focused ultrasound patients whose lives have been significantly improved; conversations with Foundation staff, Board, and Council members about our mission, purpose, and projects; and advocates who share the Foundation’s goal of improving the lives of millions worldwide by making focused ultrasound widely available in the shortest time possible.
The diverse range of guests in each 30-to-40-minute episode will provide a 360-degree view of how focused ultrasound is revolutionizing the landscape of medical treatment and offering new hope to patients worldwide.
“We like to say focused ultrasound is a sound you will never hear, but one that may someday save your life—and the lives of millions around the world,” said Neal F. Kassell, MD, Founder and Chairman of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. “Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a patient, a biotech enthusiast, or know someone who may benefit from focused ultrasound treatment, this program is your gateway to understanding and engaging with the world of focused ultrasound.”
Curing with Sound is available on all major podcast streaming apps, including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music (formerly Google podcasts) and others. All episodes and show summaries can be found on the Focused Ultrasound Foundation website. Listeners can also follow the Foundation on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Youtube.
Tune in to be inspired, informed, and involved in the acceleration of focused ultrasound technology and a healthier, more advanced medical future.
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About the Focused Ultrasound Foundation:
The Focused Ultrasound Foundation was created in 2006 to improve the lives of millions of people worldwide in the shortest time possible by accelerating the development of noninvasive focused ultrasound technology. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Foundation is a tax-exempt, high-performance, entrepreneurial service organization working to clear the path to global adoption of focused ultrasound by organizing and funding research, fostering collaboration, and building awareness among patients and professionals. The Foundation was recognized in 2018 as one of “America’s 10 Best Medical Research Organizations” by Charity Navigator, and is the largest nongovernmental source of funding for focused ultrasound research.