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The Focused Ultrasound Foundation Designates Chongqing Haifu Hospital as a Center of Excellence
The Focused Ultrasound Foundation has designated Chongqing Haifu Hospital in China as a Center of …
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Apply Now: Andrew J. Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship in Focused Ultrasound and Immuno-Oncology
Applications for this one-year fellowship are due December 16.
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Foundation Receives $15 Million Anonymous Challenge Gift
A generous anonymous donor has pledged a $15 million gift to be matched one-for-one, doubling …
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Global Reach
Two new foundations are advancing focused ultrasound in Europe and Asia.
What is Focused Ultrasound?
Like a magnifying glass focusing beams of light on a single point, focused ultrasound concentrates ultrasound energy on a target in the body without harming healthy surrounding tissue.
Read MoreWhat can focused ultrasound treat?
Focused ultrasound is being researched for over 170 diseases worldwide. While most are in the early stages, commercial treatment is now available in the US for essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, liver tumors, uterine fibroids, bone metastases, osteoid osteoma, and the prostate, and others are being treated elsewhere.
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When Focused Ultrasound Becomes Durable Medical Equipment: How Will Payment Work?
Written by Mark Carol, MD – Published: December 19, 2024
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Small Business Funding Through ARPA-H
Written by Cindy Clark – Published: October 23, 2024
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Innovation to Impact – AI and Focused Ultrasound: Part 3
Written by Rick Hamilton and Kerrie Holley – Published: October 8, 2024
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Innovation to Impact – AI and Focused Ultrasound: Part 2
Written by Rick Hamilton – Published: September 11, 2024
Donor Profile: Thomas Daschle
Former US Senator and Foundation Council member, Thomas Daschle shares why he supports the technology and the Foundation.
Read More See all Donor ProfilesYoung Investigator Profile: Sophie Morse, PhD
Dr. Morse is a research fellow at Imperial College London who specializes in using focused ultrasound for immunomodulation for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and brain tumors.
Read More See all Expert ProfilesCompany Profile: PRO HITU
Shenzhen PRO HITU Medical Co., LTD., is a Chinese research and development company that builds ultrasound-guided focused ultrasound systems to treat uterine fibroids, placenta implantation, chronic pelvic pain, and more.
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* This information will be updated periodically.