An avid runner and cyclist, Peter never expected a prostate cancer diagnosis. Peter learned about focused ultrasound, and his physician determined he was a candidate. The outpatient procedure and recovery helped him return to the active lifestyle he loves within months. https://ow.ly/FtXa50ZgjSg

The Foundation recently hosted a webinar exploring the origins, challenges, and promise of focused ultrasound. Experts discussed successes, setbacks, discoveries, and clinical needs that helped shape focused ultrasound into the transformative technology it is today. https://ow.ly/JqlA50ZfXUg

Results from a clinical trial evaluating focused ultrasound as a salvage treatment for localized prostate cancer recurrence after radiotherapy were recently published. More than 500 patients were treated, and findings showed durable cancer control 30 months after treatment. https://ow.ly/fGhl50ZfeY2

In this episode of the podcast, Vibhor Krishna, MD, Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of North Carolina, discusses the latest advances in focused ultrasound for neurological disorders. Listen and subscribe: https://ow.ly/qJIM50ZfSFN

𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐱 Subscribe to our Focused Ultrasound News Digest for curated media coverage on focused ultrasound patient, research, and industry updates delivered to your inbox several times a week. Sign up today: https://ow.ly/SQTN50Zf0Iz

Neumous is a Korean company developing focused ultrasound technology to help deliver therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier. The company is conducting clinical studies in Alzheimer’s disease and glioblastoma. Learn more: https://www.fusfoundation.org/profiles/company-profile-neumous/

National Taiwan University Hospital opens Asia Pacific center for incision-free cancer treatment 15:21 Focused ultrasound tool has treated more than 80 patients in clinical trials https://taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6380266 #news #taiwan

Do you have 3+ years of postdoctoral experience and want to develop noninvasive interventions for schizophrenia? Contact me if you want to look into transcranial focused ultrasound or ultrasound vagus nerve stimulation at our N3 Neurotechnology Centre. www.mqmentalhealth.org/schizophreni...

Focused ultrasound, a non-invasive technique that can precisely target deep brain reward circuits, shows early promise for reducing cravings and substance use.

Results of a prospective, multicentre, single-arm trial assessing safety & efficacy of staged, bilateral magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) pallidothalamic tractotomy for motor complications of #Parkinsons have been published www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Focused ultrasound can perform incisionless, millimeter-precise brain surgery for treatment-resistant OCD and depression, with early trials showing meaningful symptom relief and a favorable safety profile.

In our latest episode, Ashish Ranjan, PhD, director of the Veterinary Research and Oncology Clinic at UTSW, discusses how focused ultrasound is being used to treat tumors in companion animals, and how those advances may help accelerate new treatment approaches for people: https://ow.ly/joeQ50Ze2ik

Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that optimizes focused ultrasound–mediated blood-brain barrier opening procedures. Results from this Foundation-funded study should lead to more effective drug delivery and disease detection in humans. Learn more: https://ow.ly/GPCH50ZcHwF

A clinical trial investigating focused ultrasound for benign pediatric brain tumors has been extended and is now enrolling additional children with hypothalamic hamartomas. The extension is co-funded by the Foundation, Hope for Hypothalamic Hamartomas, and Insightec. https://ow.ly/LxQP50Zcg5u

The Foundation is now accepting abstract submissions for our November 2026 Celebration of Focused Ultrasound event. We encourage participation from researchers at all career stages, with topics spanning the field of focused ultrasound. Submission deadline is July 27: https://ow.ly/uaXi50Zbjhb

For decades, magician Howard Faber brought joy to audiences. But as his essential tremor worsened, performing and everyday tasks became increasingly difficult. He chose noninvasive focused ultrasound and experienced immediate tremor improvement: https://www.fusfoundation.org/profiles/howard-faber/

ARPA-H recently announced funding support for two new focused ultrasound projects: one led by Attune Neuro to advance neuromodulation for chronic pain and depression, and another led by the Salk Institute to accelerate sonogenetics toward human clinical trials. Learn more: https://ow.ly/J2s950Zae8t

This episode features Ashish Ranjan, PhD, director of the Veterinary Research and Oncology Clinic at UT Southwestern, who discusses how emerging focused ultrasound applications, including histotripsy and sonodynamic therapy, are helping treat tumors in companion animals. https://ow.ly/nGXM50Z9oqH

Positive results from a pediatric preclinical research project co-funded by the Foundation and AWOCCF have now been published. The study evaluated histotripsy in an animal model as a potential new treatment for high-risk pediatric neuroblastoma. https://ow.ly/Gvfk50Z6N9p

Register Now: Webinar on the Origins, Challenges, and Clinical Promise of Focused Ultrasound Join us Tues, June 9, at 11 am ET, for a fascinating look at the history and evolution of focused ultrasound therapy with Gail ter Haar, DSc, and David Cranston, DPhil, FRCS: https://ow.ly/JfNN50Z7CY1

IFUS is dedicated to advancing the clinical practice and accelerating global adoption of focused ultrasound. Become a member and join a growing community working to influence healthcare policy, expand patient access, and help realize the full potential of this technology: https://www.ifus.org/

Researchers have begun a first-of-its-kind veterinary clinical trial exploring the use of focused ultrasound histotripsy to treat sarcoid tumors in horses. This trial is funded by the Foundation and represents an important milestone in our Veterinary Program. Learn more: https://ow.ly/suTf50Z6Kkh

Our latest episode features Sasha Klibanov, PhD, who discusses the evolution of microbubbles from imaging agents to powerful tools for drug delivery, and how focused ultrasound can safely open the blood-brain barrier to advance precision therapies and immunotherapy. https://ow.ly/ESIJ50Z6jpo

Researchers have developed a technique that uses focused ultrasound to generate light deep inside the body. This Foundation-funded research could open new possibilities for noninvasive gene editing, photodynamic therapy, deep-tissue imaging, and targeted drug delivery. https://ow.ly/wXtF50Z5I9r

Can ultrasound destroy tumors without surgery? Histotripsy uses focused sound waves to liquefy tumors and may even trigger immune responses across the body. Read more: https://www.embs.org/pulse/articles/bubbling-tumors-into-oblivion/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social ✍️ Janet Rae-Dupree

Last year, we partnered with the Focused Ultrasound Foundation for their first-of-its-kind workshop on treating epilepsy with focused ultrasound. Our CSO Dr. Laura Lubbers reflects on the 5 biggest takeaways in a recent blog post. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4dnjT00

Ultrasound aimed at the brain offers new hope for Parkinson’s patients A noninvasive treatment called high-intensity focused ultrasound helped relieve the shaking, stiffness and pain that accompany Parkinson’s disease.

#ClearPoint Neuro Enters into 10-year Focused Ultrasound Development Partnership with Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, Further Expanding Our Drug Delivery Ecosystem and Global Footprint - Read More Here: https://loom.ly/utLMExs#ClearPoint#CLPT

The Foundation is pleased to announce Tonya Cherukuri, PhD, as our Veterinary Program Director. In this role, she will oversee a growing focused ultrasound research portfolio that includes 14 active clinical studies across 8 institutions. https://ow.ly/h69v50Z0hyh

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we spotlight how focused ultrasound technology can transform the quality of life for patients with mental health conditions. The technology is in clinical trials to treat PTSD, OCD, anxiety, and many other conditions. Learn more: https://www.fusfoundation.org/

The first participant has been enrolled in a clinical trial using focused ultrasound to treat certain types of pancreatic cancer. The study is testing focused ultrasound in patients with unresectable tumors before starting standard first-line chemotherapy. https://ow.ly/G16N50Z4Req

The Foundation is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of speakers for our upcoming Celebration of Focused Ultrasound event! More than 70 speakers will participate in 28 sessions during the Nov 11–13 event. Explore the list and register today: https://ow.ly/T5sP50Z4G0I

Register Today: Webinar on the Origins, Challenges, and Clinical Promise of Focused Ultrasound Join us Tues, June 9, at 11 am ET, for a fascinating look at the history and evolution of focused ultrasound therapy. Register for this virtual event: https://bit.ly/4tOCerI

In this month’s blog, Laura Lubbers, PhD, chief scientific officer at CURE Epilepsy, explores the growing potential of focused ultrasound as a noninvasive approach for epilepsy treatment and what it could mean for the millions of people living with the condition. https://ow.ly/Fymk50Z2QS2

Register for the next ISTU webinar, "Single-Pulse MHz-Range Focused Ultrasound Neurostimulation,” featuring W. Apoutou N’Djin, PhD, a research associate at LabTAU. This free event will be held live on May 28th and 29th at various local times. For more information: https://ow.ly/KjG650Z0meo

The Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new global organization, the International Focused Ultrasound Society (IFUS), to bring focused ultrasound into mainstream medicine. Learn more about IFUS and how to become a member: https://ow.ly/B9OY50Z2bm5

On Clinical Trials Day, we recognize the researchers, clinicians, coordinators, and patients advancing focused ultrasound research. Clinical trials turn research into real-world impact. The Foundation currently funds 36 trials and has supported 97 to date. Learn more: https://ow.ly/QyFY50Z0mB6

This episode features Sasha Klibanov, PhD, Associate Professor at UVA. Dr. Klibanov discusses how microbubbles have evolved from imaging agents to drug-delivery tools, and how focused ultrasound can safely open the blood-brain barrier to advance precision therapies. https://ow.ly/CYCS50Z1HEN

The first patients have been treated in two clinical trials using focused ultrasound to target malignant tumors in dogs. Researchers at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine are exploring a noninvasive approach for treating canine lymphoma and osteosarcoma. https://ow.ly/kPAU50Z0iGr

At Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, OCD patients from around the world are participating in clinical trials using focused ultrasound. These efforts are led by Nir Lipsman, MD, PhD, who performed North America’s first focused ultrasound treatment for OCD in 2017. https://ow.ly/H3wW50YVHPs

Donor Spotlight: Longtime supporters of the Foundation, Claudine and Fritz Kundrun recently made a transformational $1.5M gift to the Foundation’s Veterinary Program, which has now been named in their honor. https://www.fusfoundation.org/profiles/claudine-and-fritz-kundrun/

Our latest episode features Howard Faber, a magician whose lifelong passion for entertaining audiences was disrupted by essential tremor. Howard shares his experience with focused ultrasound, a noninvasive treatment that enabled him to regain control of his hand movements. https://ow.ly/Zjgv50YZtbn

The Foundation is pleased to announce a transformative fundraising campaign in veterinary medicine, anchored by a generous $1.5M gift from Claudine and Fritz Kundrun. The vet program advances focused ultrasound to benefit companion animals and their owners. Learn more: https://ow.ly/GQVI50YYTLQ

The first commercial focused ultrasound treatment for chronic low back pain in the US has been performed at the Carolinas Pain Institute in North Carolina with FUSMobile's Neurolyser XR, a first-of-its-kind noninvasive technology. Learn more: https://ow.ly/iVcA50YXFUG

Register Today: Triumph Over Tremors Charity Pickleball Tournament — Los Angeles | May 16 This series is co-hosted by the Be Still Foundation. Proceeds will directly support education, access, and treatment options for those living with movement disorders. Learn more: https://ow.ly/T87B50YWECU

The first participants have been enrolled in a pivotal clinical trial investigating low-intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of chronic pain. Researchers are using SPIRE's DIADEM neuromodulation device to target limbic regions of the brain. Learn more: https://ow.ly/W4Lg50YSBu9

The Foundation’s Research Awards Program initiated six new preclinical studies in the first quarter of 2026. Research teams are using focused ultrasound to develop innovative treatments for serious and cancerous conditions of the brain, heart, bones, and more. Learn more: https://ow.ly/UwNr50YSsP2

This episode features Howard, a magician whose lifelong passion for entertaining audiences was disrupted by essential tremor. He shares his experience with focused ultrasound, a noninvasive treatment that enabled him to regain control of his hands and life: https://bit.ly/4w9z7wP

Kaiyuan Zheng, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at Columbia, has received the 2026 Foundation-sponsored American Society of Gene + Cell Therapy Career Development Award. Learn about Dr. Zheng’s project, which explores focused ultrasound gene therapy for Alzheimer’s: https://ow.ly/2eEC50YOFcz