June 30, 2025 – Chronic Pain Clinical Trial Begins and more news…

Published: June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

From Pathfinder to Patient: Focused Ultrasound Pioneer Benefits from Technology He Developed

As the founder of Insightec, Kobi Vortman, PhD, has dedicated more than 25 years to the development and commercialization of focused ultrasound technology.
In a full circle moment, he underwent the procedure last year to help alleviate his own Parkinson’s disease symptoms.

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Chronic Pain Clinical Trial Begins at Virginia Tech

The trial will explore if focused ultrasound can safely and effectively modulate brain activity to reduce pain perception without surgery or drugs.
The first few participants have been treated, but the trial is enrolling by invitation only.

Gary Lowenthal Joins Foundation’s Council

Mr. Lowenthal is a retired educator, entrepreneur, and executive with a career spanning international service and business leadership.
The Council is a dedicated group of ambassadors who provide advice and assist with raising funds and building awareness.

Podcast: Focused Ultrasound for Dystonia

In this episode, Shiro Horisawa, MD, discusses focused ultrasound technology for treating dystonia and other movement disorders.
He shares encouraging results from his recent clinical trial.

Investigator Profile: Hong Chen, PhD

Dr. Chen's laboratory at Washington University in St. Louis now has 18 team members.
Learn about her current projects, her biggest achievement, and what's next.

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Kidney Tumor Trial: Enrollment Completed

All participants have been enrolled in HistoSonics’ #HOPE4KIDNEY trial and will now be followed for up to five years
The trial is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of using histotripsy to treat primary solid kidney tumors.

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Apply Now: Brain Tumour Research - Novel Therapeutics Accelerator (BTR-NTA)

A program designed to fast-track the development of new therapies for brain tumors is offering industry and academic groups expert guidance and networking opportunities.
BTR-NTA is led by Brain Tumour Research and the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission, and applications are due July 11.

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