{"id":40793,"date":"2026-05-08T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fusfoundation.org\/?p=40793"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:33:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:33:25","slug":"focused-ultrasound-for-epilepsy-from-promise-to-path-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fusfoundation.org\/posts\/focused-ultrasound-for-epilepsy-from-promise-to-path-forward\/","title":{"rendered":"Focused Ultrasound for Epilepsy: From Promise to Path Forward"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In November 2025, I had the privilege of joining more than 50 global experts in Charlottesville, Virginia, for a first-of-its-kind&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusfoundation.org\/posts\/foundation-hosts-first-workshop-on-focused-ultrasound-to-treat-epilepsy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workshop<\/a>&nbsp;hosted by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation in partnership with CURE Epilepsy. Our shared goal was both ambitious and urgent: to evaluate how focused ultrasound could transform the treatment landscape for epilepsy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.fusfoundation.org\/2026\/05\/07110559\/Laura-Lubbers-63-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40822\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.fusfoundation.org\/2026\/05\/07110559\/Laura-Lubbers-63-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn.fusfoundation.org\/2026\/05\/07110559\/Laura-Lubbers-63-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn.fusfoundation.org\/2026\/05\/07110559\/Laura-Lubbers-63-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.fusfoundation.org\/2026\/05\/07110559\/Laura-Lubbers-63-1-100x125.png 100w, https:\/\/cdn.fusfoundation.org\/2026\/05\/07110559\/Laura-Lubbers-63-1-500x625.png 500w, https:\/\/cdn.fusfoundation.org\/2026\/05\/07110559\/Laura-Lubbers-63-1-800x1000.png 800w, https:\/\/cdn.fusfoundation.org\/2026\/05\/07110559\/Laura-Lubbers-63-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For the millions of people worldwide living with epilepsy,&nbsp;particularly those whose seizures are not controlled by medication,&nbsp;the need for new, safe, and effective therapies has never been greater. Focused ultrasound&nbsp;uses externally applied ultrasound waves focused through the skull to a&nbsp;specific area of the brain&nbsp;to produce therapeutic effects without incisions or radiation.&nbsp;It&nbsp;offers a&nbsp;noninvasive&nbsp;approach that could help meet&nbsp;the needs of those with epilepsy whose seizures are not controlled by traditional approaches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Focused Ultrasound, and Why Now?<\/strong> <br>Focused ultrasound is unique in its ability to precisely target brain tissue without incisions. Depending on how it is applied, it can either ablate tissue or modulate neural activity. This opens the door to multiple therapeutic strategies for epilepsy, from removing brain tissue that contributes to seizures to altering dysfunctional brain networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the workshop, it became clear that we&nbsp;as a&nbsp;research&nbsp;community&nbsp;are at an inflection point. Scientific advances, early clinical experiences, and growing cross-disciplinary collaboration are converging to accelerate progress in this field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways from the Workshop<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. A clear unmet need is driving innovation<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Despite the availability of anti-seizure medications, approximately one-third of people with epilepsy continue to experience uncontrolled seizures. Surgical options&nbsp;and implantable devices to modulate brain activity&nbsp;exist, but they are not suitable for all patients. The&nbsp;workshop&nbsp;participants&nbsp;aligned on a critical point:&nbsp;Focused ultrasound could&nbsp;provide&nbsp;a new approach&nbsp;to&nbsp;treating epilepsy and avoid&nbsp;risks associated with&nbsp;medication&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;and&nbsp;surgery.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Neuromodulation is a promising frontier<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>While high-intensity focused ultrasound can ablate tissue, much of the discussion centered on low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) for neuromodulation. This approach may allow clinicians to suppress seizures or alter&nbsp;brain&nbsp;networks without permanent tissue&nbsp;damage. This would be&nbsp;an especially appealing&nbsp;option&nbsp;for hard-to-reach brain regions&nbsp;or those involved in&nbsp;critical&nbsp;functions like language&nbsp;and&nbsp;movement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Targeting and parameters&nbsp;remain&nbsp;key challenges<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>One of the most important scientific questions is:&nbsp;Where and how should we intervene? Participants emphasized the need to better define&nbsp;brain regions&nbsp;to&nbsp;target, understand seizure networks, and standardize&nbsp;ultrasound&nbsp;parameters such as frequency, intensity, and duration&nbsp;of&nbsp;stimulation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Safety and reproducibility must come first<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>As with any emerging therapy, safety is paramount. The group highlighted the importance of consistent&nbsp;data&nbsp;capture&nbsp;and&nbsp;reporting standards and rigorous clinical trial design to ensure that results are both reliable and comparable across studies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Collaboration will&nbsp;determine&nbsp;the pace of progress<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>The workshop itself was a powerful example of what is possible when clinicians, researchers, engineers, industry leaders,&nbsp;and&nbsp;people with lived experience&nbsp;come together. Continued collaboration\u2014across institutions&nbsp;and&nbsp;research&nbsp;disciplines\u2014will be essential to move this field forward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From Discussion to Action<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>One of the most valuable outcomes of this workshop is the recently published&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.fusfoundation.org\/2026\/03\/27132437\/FUSF_2025_Epilepsy-Wksp_WhitePaper_March-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">white paper<\/a>, which captures not only the current state of&nbsp;the science&nbsp;but also a roadmap for the future. It outlines priority research areas, from preclinical studies to clinical trial design, and&nbsp;identifies&nbsp;the infrastructure needed to accelerate translation to patients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workshops like this are not just academic exercises\u2014they are catalysts. By&nbsp;aligning on&nbsp;key questions and challenges, we can reduce duplication, focus resources, and move more efficiently toward meaningful breakthroughs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong>\u00a0<br>At <a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fcureepilepsy.org&amp;c=E,1,yEFlCLkpHMx6OHRUpDHspT-34PgssG3E9PxBCqOD5h2Mar2ubG2_5V7yhP9EFtRqTfQonR3iAot5Wgs8p5gAApK9S92zeoEzRUCN5pQ9-ZoY1N7Jw845VdpPMlM,&amp;typo=1&amp;ancr_add=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CURE Epilepsy<\/a>, our mission is to fund and accelerate research that leads to cures. Focused ultrasound\u00a0represents\u00a0an exciting and rapidly evolving area that aligns closely with that mission.\u00a0We were excited to\u00a0announce\u00a0a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusfoundation.org\/posts\/focused-ultrasound-foundation-cure-epilepsy-collaborate-to-advance-noninvasive-treatment-for-devastating-childhood-disorder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">co-funded\u00a0<em>Catalyst<\/em>\u00a0Award<\/a>\u00a0with the Focused\u00a0Ultrasound\u00a0Foundation that\u00a0will test whether low-intensity focused ultrasound can transiently modulate activity in brain regions involved in seizure generation or propagation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What gives me the greatest&nbsp;hope&nbsp;is not just the technology itself, but the&nbsp;researchers and&nbsp;momentum behind it\u2014the shared commitment, the urgency, and the willingness to tackle hard problems together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is still much work to be done. But if the energy and insight from this workshop are any&nbsp;indication, the path forward is becoming clearer\u2014and the potential impact for people living with epilepsy is profound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Lubbers has been the chief scientific officer at CURE Epilepsy since 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In November 2025, I had the privilege of joining more than 50 global experts in Charlottesville, Virginia, for a first-of-its-kind&nbsp;workshop&nbsp;hosted by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation in partnership with CURE Epilepsy. 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