July 28, 2023 - Cancer Immunotherapy Workshop Guides Field and more news...

Published: July 28, 2023

July 28, 2023

Focused Ultrasound and Cancer Immunotherapy Workshop Guides Promising Field

The Foundation recently held its fifth workshop to discuss current challenges and the road forward for focused ultrasound and cancer immunotherapy.
The meeting was hosted in partnership with the Cancer Research Institute and the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.
A white paper documenting the discussion and results will be available soon.

Foundation Partners with the University of Virginia School of Data Science to Advance Focused Ultrasound

The goal of the partnership is to leverage the power of data science to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.
The organizations plan to improve artificial intelligence in healthcare using synthetic data sets, integrate focused ultrasound into clinical workflows, and create a library of established algorithms.

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Research Awards Update: Preclinical Projects Initiated for Back Pain and Diabetes

The Foundation’s Research Awards Program initiated two preclinical studies in the second quarter.
The funded projects use focused ultrasound to address feline diabetes and low back pain.
Learn how to apply for funding.

Foundation Seeks Research Program Manager

The Research Program Manager will oversee Foundation-funded preclinical and clinical research projects.
Applicants should have an MD, PhD, or equivalent and at least five years of preclinical research experience in therapeutic ultrasound.
This position is full-time, and in-office presence in Charlottesville, Virginia, is required.

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Essential Tremor Patient Chooses Focused Ultrasound to ‘Blaze a Trail’ for her Family

Beverly Zuber, focused ultrasound patient

Essential tremor runs in Beverly’s family, and her tremors made daily life a struggle.
She chose focused ultrasound treatment at Parkview Hospital, one of just two centers offering the treatment in her state.
Now Beverly is back to enjoying tea parties and coloring with her grandchildren.

See Her Story

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“Our goal in partnering with the University of Virginia is to leverage the power of data science to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes in the field of focused ultrasound.”

‒ Rick Hamilton, the Foundation's Chief Technology Officer

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