November 11, 2025 – Treating Canine Cancer with FUS and more news…

Published: November 11, 2025

November 11, 2025

Podcast: Dogs with Cancer Treated with Focused Ultrasound

Tasha’s two Dobermans were treated with focused ultrasound for osteosarcoma – a common bone cancer.
Virginia Tech veterinarian Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD, discusses her current clinical trial for the disease.

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Investigator Profile: Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD

Dr. Tuohy is an associate professor of surgical oncology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Learn more about her research exploring histotripsy and immunotherapy to improve outcomes for veterinary and human patients.

Reimbursement News: 45.4 Million More People Covered for Liver Tumor Treatment

HistoSonics announced that Elevance Health (formerly Anthem, Inc.) now covers focused ultrasound histotripsy treatment for liver tumors.
This decision impacts Elevance’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans in 14 states.

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Preclinical Research: Focused Ultrasound to Noninvasively Clear Debris from the Brain

Researchers developed and tested a new noninvasive focused ultrasound protocol for ultrasonic debris clearance (UDC) in the brain.
UDC decreased inflammation, increased functional recovery, and improved survival in two preclinical models of stroke.

Foundation Team Participates in Walk to End Alzheimer’s

The Walk is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research.
The Foundation team joined more than 1,000 local participants who collectively raised over $200,000.

Last Call: Apply for Postdoctoral Fellowship in Focused Ultrasound and Immuno-Oncology

The Andrew J. Lockhart fellowship will pair an early-career focused ultrasound scientist with a leading immuno-oncology laboratory to foster research.
The recipient receives a $75,000 stipend, and applications are due November 14.

Early Career Funding Available in Cancer Immunotherapy

The Cancer Research Institute’s IGNITE Award supports the transition of postdoctoral researchers into tenure-track investigators through two phases of funding.
The deadline to apply is January 9.

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‒ Tasha, parent of two dogs treated with focused ultrasound

November 11, 2025 – Treating Canine Cancer with FUS and more news…

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