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Published: March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

Pancreatic Cancer: Two Focused Ultrasound Clinical Trials Have Begun in Germany

The first participants have been treated in two new German clinical trials using focused ultrasound to treat pancreatic cancer.
The studies are each taking a different approach to this devastating disease.

Former White House Speechwriter Picks up the Pen Again After Focused Ultrasound Treatment

The founder of the White House Writers Group lived with essential tremor since childhood.
In 2022, he underwent focused ultrasound treatment and calls the experience “extraordinary.”

Foundation Launches New Website Design

The streamlined layout helps you stay informed with the latest updates, initiatives, and resources at the Foundation.
The site offers a seamless experience across all devices, and your feedback is welcome!

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Podcast: Essential Tremor Patient Has a New Lease on Life after Focused Ultrasound

Michael is a healthcare attorney who became an advocate for focused ultrasound after it stilled his lifelong tremor.
Hear his story as we recognize Essential Tremor Awareness Month.

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Incubators & Accelerators Help Early-Stage Medical Device Companies

Incubators and accelerators can provide a wide variety of much-needed resources for early-stage companies.
In this blog, Cindy Clark shares the benefits, things to consider, and a list of programs for medical device companies.

Sheybani Laboratory Receives $5.5 Million for Patient-Centered Focused Ultrasound Breast Cancer Immunotherapy Research

Natasha Sheybani, PhD, has been awarded a US Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program Era of Hope Scholar Award.
The project includes research, clinical care, and survivorship consultation with cancer survivors, caregivers, and patient advocates.
This award is follow-on funding from prior Foundation-supported research.

Abyssinia Biosciences and Cordance Medical Partner on Liquid Biopsy and Drug Delivery for Alzheimer’s

The companies will collaborate to explore focused ultrasound in diagnostic and therapeutic applications for Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Cordance’s devices will be used to identify amyloid abnormalities in AD and investigate how focused ultrasound can enhance the distribution of Abyssinia's antibodies.

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