Focused Ultrasound Foundation
@fusfoundation.bsky.social
Accelerating the development and adoption of noninvasive focused ultrasound technology.
Rich began experiencing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in 2017 while on a motorcycle camping trip. After trying numerous medications with little relief, he opted for a focused ultrasound procedure. Soon after, he was able to return to the hobbies he loves. https://ow.ly/wvq750XxcCe
November 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Rich began experiencing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in 2017 while on a motorcycle camping trip. After trying numerous medications with little relief, he opted for a focused ultrasound procedure. Soon after, he was able to return to the hobbies he loves. https://ow.ly/wvq750XxcCe
Melissa was diagnosed with essential tremor in childhood, and the condition disrupted her daily routines and sense of independence. Everything changed after her bilateral focused ultrasound treatment, which she describes as “a complete miracle.”
Read Melissa’s story: https://ow.ly/2qF950XxGHc
Read Melissa’s story: https://ow.ly/2qF950XxGHc
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Melissa was diagnosed with essential tremor in childhood, and the condition disrupted her daily routines and sense of independence. Everything changed after her bilateral focused ultrasound treatment, which she describes as “a complete miracle.”
Read Melissa’s story: https://ow.ly/2qF950XxGHc
Read Melissa’s story: https://ow.ly/2qF950XxGHc
Meet Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD, associate professor of surgical oncology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Explore Dr. Tuohy's innovative research using histotripsy and immunotherapy to treat canine bone cancer, oral tumors, liver cancer, and more: https://ow.ly/QaYg50Xu8cl
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Meet Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD, associate professor of surgical oncology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Explore Dr. Tuohy's innovative research using histotripsy and immunotherapy to treat canine bone cancer, oral tumors, liver cancer, and more: https://ow.ly/QaYg50Xu8cl
FUSMobile’s Neurolyser XR focused ultrasound system has been granted De Novo clearance by the FDA for the treatment of chronic low back pain. This marks a milestone for patients, as low back pain affects millions and is often treated with opioids or invasive procedures. https://ow.ly/hlBU50XtvPH
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
FUSMobile’s Neurolyser XR focused ultrasound system has been granted De Novo clearance by the FDA for the treatment of chronic low back pain. This marks a milestone for patients, as low back pain affects millions and is often treated with opioids or invasive procedures. https://ow.ly/hlBU50XtvPH
To honor Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, our team was proud to take part in the Charlottesville Walk to End Alzheimer’s. We hosted an educational booth to share emerging research & resources on how focused ultrasound could help transform the future of Alzheimer’s treatment: https://ow.ly/iRzO50XrU4M
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
To honor Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, our team was proud to take part in the Charlottesville Walk to End Alzheimer’s. We hosted an educational booth to share emerging research & resources on how focused ultrasound could help transform the future of Alzheimer’s treatment: https://ow.ly/iRzO50XrU4M
Debilitating neuropathic pain in Tammy’s hip made it impossible to sit still for any length of time. Nine months after her focused ultrasound treatment, Tammy reported that she was “still pain-free and loving it!” Learn more: https://www.fusfoundation.org/profiles/tammy/
November 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Debilitating neuropathic pain in Tammy’s hip made it impossible to sit still for any length of time. Nine months after her focused ultrasound treatment, Tammy reported that she was “still pain-free and loving it!” Learn more: https://www.fusfoundation.org/profiles/tammy/
In our latest episode, Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD, from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses her current clinical trial using focused ultrasound for canine osteosarcoma. We’re also joined by Tasha, whose two dogs participated in the studies.
https://ow.ly/otGz50XqciE
https://ow.ly/otGz50XqciE
November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In our latest episode, Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD, from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses her current clinical trial using focused ultrasound for canine osteosarcoma. We’re also joined by Tasha, whose two dogs participated in the studies.
https://ow.ly/otGz50XqciE
https://ow.ly/otGz50XqciE
Last Call: Apply for the Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship in Focused Ultrasound and Immuno-Oncology
This one-year fellowship pairs an early-career focused ultrasound scientist with a leading immuno-oncology laboratory to foster research. Applications are due Nov 14: https://ow.ly/8n2I50XqcE7
This one-year fellowship pairs an early-career focused ultrasound scientist with a leading immuno-oncology laboratory to foster research. Applications are due Nov 14: https://ow.ly/8n2I50XqcE7
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Last Call: Apply for the Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship in Focused Ultrasound and Immuno-Oncology
This one-year fellowship pairs an early-career focused ultrasound scientist with a leading immuno-oncology laboratory to foster research. Applications are due Nov 14: https://ow.ly/8n2I50XqcE7
This one-year fellowship pairs an early-career focused ultrasound scientist with a leading immuno-oncology laboratory to foster research. Applications are due Nov 14: https://ow.ly/8n2I50XqcE7
The Foundation hosted its 2nd workshop exploring the role of focused ultrasound for cell and gene therapy. Experts gathered to discuss gene therapy for neurodegenerative diseases and large-organ applications, as well as cell therapies for brain tumors. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/iGJh50Xn7s6
https://ow.ly/iGJh50Xn7s6
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Foundation hosted its 2nd workshop exploring the role of focused ultrasound for cell and gene therapy. Experts gathered to discuss gene therapy for neurodegenerative diseases and large-organ applications, as well as cell therapies for brain tumors. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/iGJh50Xn7s6
https://ow.ly/iGJh50Xn7s6
Bobby was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease at just 42. After experiencing severe side effects from his medications, Bobby turned to focused ultrasound treatment. Within hours of the procedure, his tremors subsided and his muscle rigidity eased.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/fTRV50Xouu7
Learn more: https://ow.ly/fTRV50Xouu7
November 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Bobby was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease at just 42. After experiencing severe side effects from his medications, Bobby turned to focused ultrasound treatment. Within hours of the procedure, his tremors subsided and his muscle rigidity eased.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/fTRV50Xouu7
Learn more: https://ow.ly/fTRV50Xouu7
A published study found that AI models can accurately predict the success of some focused ultrasound treatments for some psychiatric disorders. By improving patient selection, this approach could reduce treatment failure rates and expand access to this noninvasive therapy. https://ow.ly/JgO950XnhYN
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A published study found that AI models can accurately predict the success of some focused ultrasound treatments for some psychiatric disorders. By improving patient selection, this approach could reduce treatment failure rates and expand access to this noninvasive therapy. https://ow.ly/JgO950XnhYN
Deadline Approaching: The one-year Andrew J. Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship pairs an early-career focused ultrasound scientist with a leading immuno-oncology laboratory to foster research. The recipient will receive a $75,000 stipend; applications are due Nov 14. Apply: https://ow.ly/A9gj50Xn4eG
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Deadline Approaching: The one-year Andrew J. Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship pairs an early-career focused ultrasound scientist with a leading immuno-oncology laboratory to foster research. The recipient will receive a $75,000 stipend; applications are due Nov 14. Apply: https://ow.ly/A9gj50Xn4eG
Meet Paul Lyon, PhD, co-director of the Focused Ultrasound Centre of Excellence at the University of Oxford. He has over a decade of experience in both clinical and preclinical research related to therapeutic ultrasound and its applications. Learn more about his work:
https://ow.ly/7XVQ50XlZPI
https://ow.ly/7XVQ50XlZPI
November 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Meet Paul Lyon, PhD, co-director of the Focused Ultrasound Centre of Excellence at the University of Oxford. He has over a decade of experience in both clinical and preclinical research related to therapeutic ultrasound and its applications. Learn more about his work:
https://ow.ly/7XVQ50XlZPI
https://ow.ly/7XVQ50XlZPI
A review highlights sonodynamic therapy (SDT) with 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) as a promising treatment for malignant gliomas. SDT is an emerging cancer treatment that uses focused ultrasound to activate agents in the body that selectively target & destroy tumor cells. https://ow.ly/cq2B50XkxrN
November 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A review highlights sonodynamic therapy (SDT) with 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) as a promising treatment for malignant gliomas. SDT is an emerging cancer treatment that uses focused ultrasound to activate agents in the body that selectively target & destroy tumor cells. https://ow.ly/cq2B50XkxrN
Headquartered in Lyon, France, Focal One specializes in high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for prostate cancer, but the company has been expanding into several new clinical areas, including endometriosis and pancreatic cancer. Learn more: https://ow.ly/puZ550XkubP
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Headquartered in Lyon, France, Focal One specializes in high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for prostate cancer, but the company has been expanding into several new clinical areas, including endometriosis and pancreatic cancer. Learn more: https://ow.ly/puZ550XkubP
Our latest podcast features Michael Canney, PhD, CSO at Carthera, discussing the company’s SonoCloud-9, an implantable ultrasound device that temporarily opens the blood-brain barrier to help chemotherapy reach glioblastoma (GBM) tumors more effectively.
https://ow.ly/gJj350XjRoi
https://ow.ly/gJj350XjRoi
October 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Our latest podcast features Michael Canney, PhD, CSO at Carthera, discussing the company’s SonoCloud-9, an implantable ultrasound device that temporarily opens the blood-brain barrier to help chemotherapy reach glioblastoma (GBM) tumors more effectively.
https://ow.ly/gJj350XjRoi
https://ow.ly/gJj350XjRoi
The first dog has been treated in a clinical trial using focused ultrasound to treat canine lipomas, the most common benign skin tumor in dogs. This study uses histotripsy, a technique where ultrasound energy is used to liquefy target tissue noninvasively without heating. https://ow.ly/QpqZ50Xjrop
October 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The first dog has been treated in a clinical trial using focused ultrasound to treat canine lipomas, the most common benign skin tumor in dogs. This study uses histotripsy, a technique where ultrasound energy is used to liquefy target tissue noninvasively without heating. https://ow.ly/QpqZ50Xjrop
This summer, four interns gained hands-on experience in focused ultrasound research, product development, and clinical innovation. Working alongside industry experts, they contributed to projects that reflect the growing impact of focused ultrasound. Learn more: https://ow.ly/MxIH50Xel8U
October 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This summer, four interns gained hands-on experience in focused ultrasound research, product development, and clinical innovation. Working alongside industry experts, they contributed to projects that reflect the growing impact of focused ultrasound. Learn more: https://ow.ly/MxIH50Xel8U
A new review article spotlights how focused ultrasound may provide a noninvasive treatment option for patients with sarcomas. These rare cancers develop in bone and soft tissues, are notoriously difficult to treat, and prone to recurrence even after surgery. Learn more: https://ow.ly/HUOI50XeiaK
October 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A new review article spotlights how focused ultrasound may provide a noninvasive treatment option for patients with sarcomas. These rare cancers develop in bone and soft tissues, are notoriously difficult to treat, and prone to recurrence even after surgery. Learn more: https://ow.ly/HUOI50XeiaK
A new study is exploring how focused ultrasound can control gene expression to improve stem cell therapies.
Researchers have introduced a novel genetic switch that enables a single, brief pulse of focused ultrasound to permanently activate targeted genes in stem cells: https://ow.ly/KVA150XbtI9
Researchers have introduced a novel genetic switch that enables a single, brief pulse of focused ultrasound to permanently activate targeted genes in stem cells: https://ow.ly/KVA150XbtI9
October 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A new study is exploring how focused ultrasound can control gene expression to improve stem cell therapies.
Researchers have introduced a novel genetic switch that enables a single, brief pulse of focused ultrasound to permanently activate targeted genes in stem cells: https://ow.ly/KVA150XbtI9
Researchers have introduced a novel genetic switch that enables a single, brief pulse of focused ultrasound to permanently activate targeted genes in stem cells: https://ow.ly/KVA150XbtI9
Meet Eleanor Stride, PhD, Professor at the University of Oxford and part of the institution’s Focused Ultrasound Center of Excellence. Her work in microbubble design and drug delivery may soon change the way patients receive chemotherapy & high-powered antibiotics: https://ow.ly/BHAU50XaYKI
October 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Meet Eleanor Stride, PhD, Professor at the University of Oxford and part of the institution’s Focused Ultrasound Center of Excellence. Her work in microbubble design and drug delivery may soon change the way patients receive chemotherapy & high-powered antibiotics: https://ow.ly/BHAU50XaYKI
OCD Awareness Week: Monica’s Story
After trying countless therapies with little success, she found relief through a focused ultrasound clinical trial. Following two noninvasive treatments, Monica experienced a reduction in her OCD symptoms over the next 18 months: https://ow.ly/h19o50X9XrP
After trying countless therapies with little success, she found relief through a focused ultrasound clinical trial. Following two noninvasive treatments, Monica experienced a reduction in her OCD symptoms over the next 18 months: https://ow.ly/h19o50X9XrP
October 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
OCD Awareness Week: Monica’s Story
After trying countless therapies with little success, she found relief through a focused ultrasound clinical trial. Following two noninvasive treatments, Monica experienced a reduction in her OCD symptoms over the next 18 months: https://ow.ly/h19o50X9XrP
After trying countless therapies with little success, she found relief through a focused ultrasound clinical trial. Following two noninvasive treatments, Monica experienced a reduction in her OCD symptoms over the next 18 months: https://ow.ly/h19o50X9XrP
In our Focused In series, we spotlight staff members whose work is making an impact.
Jessica Chao is the Foundation’s Asia Ambassador and a member of our Council. She coordinates activities across Asia, where clinical adoption of focused ultrasound is rapidly expanding: https://ow.ly/rNit50X98E4
Jessica Chao is the Foundation’s Asia Ambassador and a member of our Council. She coordinates activities across Asia, where clinical adoption of focused ultrasound is rapidly expanding: https://ow.ly/rNit50X98E4
October 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
In our Focused In series, we spotlight staff members whose work is making an impact.
Jessica Chao is the Foundation’s Asia Ambassador and a member of our Council. She coordinates activities across Asia, where clinical adoption of focused ultrasound is rapidly expanding: https://ow.ly/rNit50X98E4
Jessica Chao is the Foundation’s Asia Ambassador and a member of our Council. She coordinates activities across Asia, where clinical adoption of focused ultrasound is rapidly expanding: https://ow.ly/rNit50X98E4
Fellowship Opportunity: The Andrew J. Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career researchers in focused ultrasound and immuno-oncology. The one-year program provides a $75,000 stipend. Applications due November 14. Learn more: https://ow.ly/i2m650X5KJh
October 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Fellowship Opportunity: The Andrew J. Lockhart Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career researchers in focused ultrasound and immuno-oncology. The one-year program provides a $75,000 stipend. Applications due November 14. Learn more: https://ow.ly/i2m650X5KJh
Clark has lived with essential tremor since childhood. In 2022, Clark had a noninvasive focused ultrasound procedure, which enabled him to get back to doing what he loves with a steadier hand and renewed confidence. Read Clark’s story: https://ow.ly/sHsp50X6bnH
October 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Clark has lived with essential tremor since childhood. In 2022, Clark had a noninvasive focused ultrasound procedure, which enabled him to get back to doing what he loves with a steadier hand and renewed confidence. Read Clark’s story: https://ow.ly/sHsp50X6bnH