January 10, 2025 – Alzheimer’s Clinical Results and more news…

Published: January 10, 2025

January 10, 2025

Alzheimer’s Disease: New Focused Ultrasound Clinical Trial Shows Safety and Potential Clinical Benefits

Repeated, extensive focused ultrasound–mediated blood-brain barrier opening on both frontal lobes is safe and potentially beneficial.
The treatment decreased amyloid plaques in some patients and showed improvement in one neuropsychiatric test.
This study was led by Jin Woo Chang, MD, PhD, in Korea.

The Breakthrough Role of Focused Ultrasound in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease

The recent publication of new data from using focused ultrasound to treat Alzheimer’s disease unlocks key details in how this technology could offer hope to patients.
In this blog, the Foundation’s Director of Clinical Relationships adds context to why the findings are significant.

Podcast: 2024 Focused Ultrasound Milestones and the Vision for 2025

In this special episode, Foundation experts highlight focused ultrasound’s advancements in 2024 and look ahead.
From groundbreaking clinical applications to increased global adoption, this podcast highlights the field’s impact on patients and their companion animals alike.

Listen to the Episode

Cancer Immunotherapy Expert Joins Foundation’s Council

Jill O’Donnell-Tormey, PhD, served as chief executive officer and director of scientific affairs at the Cancer Research Institute for more than 30 years.
The Council is a dedicated group that provides advice and assists with raising funds and building awareness.

Focused Ultrasound for Drug Delivery to the Brain: Ultrasound Frequency Matters

Altering the frequency of focused ultrasound increased the number of anti-tumor immune cells that reached the brain in a preclinical glioma model.
Author Yutong Guo, PhD, was awarded the Foundation’s 2022 Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship in Focused Ultrasound and Immuno-Oncology.

Young Investigator Profile: Sua Bae, PhD

Dr. Bae recently became the first female faculty member in Sogang University’s school of engineering.
Learn more about her research and experience as a pioneer for women in the field.

Focused Ultrasound Featured at Leading 2024 Conferences

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Submit a Poster by January 17 | The Sixth Bioelectronic Medicine Summit: Neurotechnologies for Individuals and Communities

Apply by January 21 | Andrew J. Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship in Focused Ultrasound and Immuno-Oncology

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Events

January 13-16, 2025 JP Morgan Healthcare Week, San Francisco, California, USA

January 16-17, 2025 30th European Symposium on Ultrasound Contrast Imaging, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

January 23-25, 2025 Neurosurgical Society of the Virginias Annual Meeting, Middleburg, Virginia, USA

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“The publication of Dr. Chang’s study today is a milestone that adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that focused ultrasound has the potential to transform the landscape of Alzheimer’s treatment.”

‒ Suzanne LeBlang, MD

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