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

Now Available: The Foundation’s 2025 Year in Review 2025 marked a year of remarkable momentum for focused ultrasound, with significant advances in research, clinical adoption, and industry growth. Explore the full report: https://ow.ly/fiYV50YRepn

The Foundation has partnered with CURE Epilepsy to co-fund a research grant exploring how focused ultrasound may pave the way for better control of debilitating seizures in children. https://ow.ly/NIUI50YS08A

Our latest episode features Ying Meng, MD, PhD, a neurosurgeon and scientist who is helping bring focused ultrasound from the lab into the clinic. Dr. Meng shares how her team is using the technology to open the blood–brain barrier for targeted drug delivery. https://ow.ly/AVqG50YP0qx

A recently published review for neuroradiologists explores the use of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) for treating brain tumors. The paper outlines mechanisms of LIFU, including blood-brain barrier opening and sonodynamic therapy, as well as the imaging strategies. https://ow.ly/Ezal50YOEqp

The Foundation recently hosted a virtual roundtable on the potential of focused ultrasound to enhance cellular therapies for brain tumor treatment. The outcomes from that meeting were recently published in Neuro-Oncology Advances. Learn more and access the paper: https://ow.ly/cnSH50YOCCq

A new state-of-the-art high-intensity focused ultrasound #HIFU machine has been unveiled at our Churchill Hospital, giving our cancer patients access to this emerging technology. www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article... @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @fusfoundation.bsky.social

CU Anschutz doctors perform 100th high-intensity focused ultrasound to reduce involuntary tremors in patients with essential tremor. Learn more about this significant milestone in their ongoing mission to help patients through a team-based approach. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ctrkkD

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/arlington-parkinsons-patient-focused-ultrasound-treatment-ut-southwestern/ 

Voor mensen met ’essentiële tremor’ zijn eenvoudige handelingen als schrijven of drinken vrijwel onmogelijk. Een behandeling met High Intensity Focused Ultrasound kan het oncontroleerbaar trillen sterk verminderen of zelfs stoppen. In het Amsterdamse UMC zijn de eerste patiënten met deze neurolog...

Treating Parkinson’s without surgery? Oxford research, led by Dr John Eraifej with Prof Alex Green & Prof Robin Cleveland, show focused ultrasound can safely target brain activity. 🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/study-shows-that-non-invasive-ultrasound-shows-promise-for-treating-parkinson-s-disease

Natasha Sheybani, PhD, is an assistant professor of Biomedical Engineering at UVA and research director of UVA’s Focused Ultrasound Immuno-Oncology Center. Dr. Sheybani and her team use focused ultrasound and imaging techniques to help the immune system fight cancer. https://ow.ly/hcHS50YLbA4

Register for the next ISTU webinar, "Rising Scientists in Therapeutic Ultrasound,” featuring topics related to "Technical Advances". The webinar will be held live at various local times between April 30th and May 1st. Register: https://istu.org/istu-live-webinar-series/

Researchers at Oxford are using transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS)—a noninvasive technique using focused ultrasound neuromodulation to safely stimulate the brain—to study a region called the amygdala, which plays a key role in emotions and mood. Learn more: https://ow.ly/XzuP50YL01h

In this episode, we speak with Ying Meng, MD, PhD, a neurosurgeon and scientist. She shares insights from her work using focused ultrasound to enable targeted drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier for conditions such as pediatric gliomas & breast cancer metastases. https://ow.ly/kzTw50YNxzY

The first participants have been enrolled in a trial using focused ultrasound histotripsy to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It will test histotripsy as a treatment for the disease, which causes enlargement of the prostate gland & affects about half of men over age 50. https://ow.ly/xR9g50YKyfs

Deadline Approaching: FUSF-Industry Summer Internships This program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in focused ultrasound by working alongside industry experts and contributing to cutting-edge research. Applications accepted through April 21: https://ow.ly/b53J50YKxsQ

Researchers have demonstrated a new way to use low-intensity focused ultrasound to improve chemotherapy delivery in a laboratory model of ovarian cancer. Learn more about this Foundation-funded preclinical study: https://bit.ly/4mtMjIu

Deadline Approaching: The Foundation’s Global Internship Program enables high school and undergraduate students interested in focused ultrasound to conduct research with leading professionals at sites around the world. Applications will be accepted through April 17: https://ow.ly/6HZj50YGKh3

Just Released: The Foundation’s 2025 Year in Review! Last year, the field of focused ultrasound expanded its global impact. Our 2025 Year in Review includes inspiring patient stories, clinical trial updates, new regulatory authorizations, advocacy initiatives, and more. https://ow.ly/MEYu50YGJhY

The first patient has been treated in a clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of focused ultrasound histotripsy for oral tumors in dogs. Following treatment, the treated tumors will be surgically removed to allow researchers to assess the therapy’s impact. https://bit.ly/4meOsrk

Focused Ultrasound in the News! This morning, Rebecca King Crews, wife of actor Terry Crews, revealed her Parkinson’s diagnosis and how focused ultrasound has improved her symptoms. Read the full article in People: https://bit.ly/47GxA74 Watch the TODAY show segment: https://on.today.com/4vdEhax

Play Pickleball. Support Patients. Spread Awareness. Register today for the Triumph Over Tremors Pickleball Tournament, a nationwide series raising awareness of focused ultrasound and expanding access to treatment for people living with movement disorders. Learn more: https://ow.ly/5lQv50YCWmM

Curious about the Focused Ultrasound Foundation-Industry Summer Internships? Join us on Fri, April 10, at 12 pm ET, for an informational webinar to learn more about the program from Foundation representatives, former summer interns, and industry partners. Register: https://bit.ly/4bXvNM0

The Foundation is now accepting abstract submissions for our Nov 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/CzuE50YBV97

Our latest episode of Curing with Sound features Jae Young Lee, MD, PhD, a researcher at Seoul National University Hospital, who shares his work exploring focused ultrasound as a noninvasive treatment option for pancreatic cancer. Tune in: https://bit.ly/4tmVVHl

Reginald lived with chronic low back pain for decades. In late 2025, he underwent a first-of-its-kind focused ultrasound procedure. After a single, noninvasive treatment, Reginald experienced immediate improvement. Learn more: https://ow.ly/i7F150YBmc8

Focused ultrasound has been a popular topic across top ultrasound and medtech podcasts of late. Researchers and industry leaders are discussing this noninvasive technology’s ability to transform healthcare and bring new hope to patients worldwide. Explore more: https://ow.ly/qZ5A50YzU7e

Meet Bin He, PhD, a professor of biomedical engineering, neuroscience, and electrical and computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His lab is investigating the neuromodulatory effects of transcranial focused ultrasound and developing a brain-computer interface. https://ow.ly/sx7g50Yyh7J

In partnership with CURE Epilepsy, the Foundation recently hosted a first-of-its-kind workshop on the role of focused ultrasound in treating epilepsy. A white paper summarizing key workshop insights and next steps is now available. Learn more and access the white paper: https://ow.ly/x26250Yyiwk

The first commercial focused ultrasound treatment for chronic low back pain in the US has been performed using FUSMobile’s Neurolyser XR system. This first-of-its-kind noninvasive technology precisely targets and ablates sensory nerves associated with spinal facet joints. https://ow.ly/X14450Yy6O5

New on the Podcast: Jae Young Lee, MD, PhD, shares his work exploring focused ultrasound as a noninvasive treatment option for pancreatic cancer. Listen and subscribe: https://ow.ly/HufE50YyaCF

Published preclinical results highlight the potential of focused ultrasound histotripsy for treating osteosarcoma. Investigators showed histotripsy can precisely target tumor tissue without weakening surrounding bone or exacerbating structural damage in canine models. https://ow.ly/C7cJ50YxEe9

Our latest episode features Peter Dolan, a lifelong athlete and prostate cancer survivor, who shares why he chose focused ultrasound. He opens up about navigating treatment decisions, the outpatient procedure, and how he returned quickly to the active life he loves. https://ow.ly/Pvko50YwBmV

In collaboration with industry partners, the Foundation is pleased to announce our second year of the FUSF-Industry Summer Internships. Applications will be accepted through April 21. https://www.fusfoundation.org/posts/call-for-applications-industry-summer-internships/

Two members of the Foundation's Board of Directors have been named to the Forbes America’s Greatest Innovators List. Michael Milken, MBA, and Fred Moll, MD, were ranked #19 and #25, respectively, for their leadership and contributions to healthcare innovation. https://ow.ly/5G2X50YuXab#19#25

A newly published first-in-human clinical trial shows that sonodynamic therapy (SDT) using focused ultrasound was safe and well-tolerated in nine patients with recurrent high-grade gliomas. Learn more about this groundbreaking research: https://bit.ly/4176uSB

Register for the next ISTU webinar, "Risks and benefits of transcranial ultrasound neuromodulation from a regulatory standpoint,” featuring Gabriela Cantarero, PhD, from the US FDA. This free event will be held on March 19/20 at various local times. For more information: https://ow.ly/Mz8q50YsZxE

Join us November 11–13, 2026, for ‘Celebrating Focused Ultrasound: The Future is Now,’ a landmark event celebrating the extraordinary progress in the field of focused ultrasound, and the 20th anniversary of the Foundation. Learn more and register: https://www.celebration.fusfoundation.org/

New on the podcast, we speak with Peter Dolan, a lifelong athlete and prostate cancer survivor who chose focused ultrasound treatment. Peter shares his experience navigating care decisions and offers a candid account of the outpatient procedure and recovery process: https://ow.ly/YB5650YrVz5

New research has examined how certain ultrasound parameters affect blood-brain barrier (BBB) opening. Researchers found that “pulse history” can significantly affect cavitation behavior, offering new insight for refining focused ultrasound–mediated BBB treatments. https://ow.ly/aGKS50YpCqa

A new clinical study is exploring how low-intensity focused ultrasound neuromodulation affects brain activity and tremor symptoms in people with essential tremor. The trial is enrolling up to 150 participants with essential tremor at a study site in San Francisco. https://ow.ly/Q43T50YoNuX

For decades, Dr. Vanda Corbett lived with debilitating pain from adenomyosis and was told her options were opioid pain management or hysterectomy. Determined to find an alternative, she discovered focused ultrasound. She now shares her story to raise awareness. https://ow.ly/Jpp350YoHhc

Foundation founder and chairman Neal F. Kassell, MD, recently discussed focused ultrasound on The People’s Pharmacy podcast. The conversation explores how the noninvasive technology is revolutionizing treatment for movement disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, & cancer: https://ow.ly/OW1t50YoGCG

Focused Ultrasound for Pancreatic Cancer In an encouraging step toward expanding treatment options for pancreatic cancer, a newly published preclinical study demonstrates that histotripsy can safely target pancreatic tissue while preserving major blood vessels. Read more: https://ow.ly/zSll50YmIlZ

Final Day for Public Comments The Foundation is seeking opinions on a draft landscape analysis of AAV-based gene therapies for neurodegenerative diseases that could benefit from focused ultrasound. Public comments open through February 27: https://ow.ly/4jBR50YmYr0