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Published: November 26, 2025

November 26, 2025

Glioblastoma Clinical Trial: Focused Ultrasound Blood-Brain Barrier Opening is Safe, Provides Possible Survival Benefit

Data from a proof-of-concept study show that it is safe to use focused ultrasound blood-brain barrier opening before chemotherapy in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
When compared with a matched control group, this clinical trial is the first to report a likely survival benefit.

Watch Now: Pancreatic Cancer Webinar

Four expert physicians revealed exciting advances in minimally invasive treatment options, including focused ultrasound histotripsy for this challenging disease.
The event was hosted by the Foundation and the Society of Interventional Oncology.

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Focal One Prostate Device Earns Additional FDA Clearance

New ultrasound imaging and workflow enhancements have been added to EDAP’s Focal One i prostate treatment system.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the addition of these features, which include enhanced treatment planning.

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Meet the New Foundation Team Members

The Foundation team has grown significantly over the past year.
Meet the latest additions to the research and education, development, communications, and administrative programs.

Meet the Team

Podcast: Foundation Chairman Discusses Focused Ultrasound with John Ellis

Neal F. Kassell, MD, discusses the origin of the technology and how it has been used to treat more than one million patients worldwide.
Also, learn about Dr. Kassell’s personal journey and how the Foundation got its start.

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Focused In: A Conversation with Emily Whipple, PhD, MBA

Emily Whipple, PhD, MBA, is the Foundation’s director of strategic initiatives.
Learn how she advances the organization’s mission by establishing partnerships with key stakeholders.

US Small Business Research Funding in Limbo Pending Government Reauthorization

The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs have helped thousands of early-stage companies develop novel ideas with support from the US government.
However, these programs officially expired in September, so start-ups cannot apply for new funds until they are renewed.

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November 27-28, 2025 Brainbox Initiative Workshop: Introduction to Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation, Cardiff, United Kingdom

November 30-December 4, 2025 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Chicago, Illinois, USA

December 1-5, 2025 Acoustical Society of America (ASA) - 189th Meeting - joint with the Acoustical Society of Japan, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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“Our results are very encouraging. Using focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier and deliver chemotherapy could significantly improve patient survival, which other ongoing studies are seeking to confirm and expand.”

‒ Graeme Woodworth, MD, regarding a recent glioblastoma clinical trial

November 26, 2025 – Glioblastoma Trial Shows Promising Survival Data and more news…

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