The Foundation and the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) partnered to host the second “fly-in” event aimed to educate policymakers on focused ultrasound therapy.
A longtime supporter of medical innovation, W. Heywood Fralin shares what piqued his interest about focused ultrasound and how he thinks it will make a difference in Virginia and around the world.
The new Weston Family Focused Ultrasound Initiative at Sunnybrook will revolutionize treatment of brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, and brain cancer.
Device manufacturer, Insightec has signed definitive agreements for an investment round of up to $150 million led by Koch Disruptive Technologies. The round puts Insightec at a post-money valuation of $1.3 billion, making it the first focused ultrasound unicorn (a privately held company valued over $1 billion.)
Meetings Postponed or Canceled Due to COVID-19 A number of upcoming conferences have been postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Notable focused ultrasound-related meetings affected by this include ISTU 2020, SIR 2020, and the 11th National Image Guided Therapy Workshop. We encourage you to check all organizations’ websites for the most current information.
