Focused Ultrasound Foundation

06/01/2026

Focused Ultrasound Preclinical Research

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a groundbreaking technique that uses focused ultrasound to generate light deep inside the body, without surgery or implanted devices. The team demonstrated how ultrasound can activate nanoparticles to enable precise control of biological processes through light-based interventions.

This Foundation-funded research could open new possibilities for noninvasive gene editing, photodynamic therapy, deep-tissue imaging, and targeted drug delivery.

Learn more about this recently published research: https://ow.ly/QZrn50Z5HWn

05/29/2026

For the one in 10 people who suffer from kidney stones, a noninvasive treatment can provide much-needed relief.

Now, a technology developed by Virginia Tech researchers has received FDA approval for a new approach that’s even safer, causes less damage to the kidney, and can be administered without anesthesia and in an office setting.

🔗: go.vt.edu/upFW5

05/29/2026

Taking the first step can be the hardest, but also the most important.

Talk with your doctor about current treatment options, including MR-guided focused ultrasound, which may be appropriate for certain patients suffering from essential tremor or Parkinson's disease.

You deserve care and support that help you feel more confident every day.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

The Foundation is pleased to announce Tonya Cherukuri, PhD, as our Veterinary Program Director. Since joining the Foundation in 2025, Dr. Cherukuri has applied her expertise in scientific innovation, research leadership, and program development to help advance the Veterinary Program.

In this new role, she will oversee a growing focused ultrasound research portfolio that includes 14 active clinical studies across 8 institutions, advancing treatments for conditions such as osteosarcoma, lymphoma, oral tumors, and heart disease for companion animals.

Read more: https://www.fusfoundation.org/posts/tonya-cherukuri-phd-named-foundation-veterinary-program-director/

05/28/2026

Focused Ultrasound for Pancreatic Cancer

The first participant has been enrolled in a clinical trial using focused ultrasound to treat certain types of pancreatic cancer. The study at Stanford Medicine is testing the Sonire Therapeutics system in patients with unresectable tumors. Participants will receive focused ultrasound treatment before starting standard first-line chemotherapy.

Learn more: https://www.fusfoundation.org/posts/pancreatic-cancer-clinical-trial-begins-in-the-united-states/

05/28/2026

For people living with essential tremor, simple tasks like drinking, writing, or buttoning a shirt can become daily challenges. Focused ultrasound is an FDA-approved, incision-free treatment option that targets the area of the brain involved in tremor.

Many patients experience meaningful improvement and can return to normal activities shortly after the procedure. Results vary by patient, and a specialist consultation is the first step to understanding whether this option may be appropriate.

Reach out to our patient coordinator today at (832) 981-7874 or email [email protected] to explore your options for a tremor-free life.

05/28/2026

See how focused ultrasound helped an essential tremor patient reclaim confidence, independence, and everyday life at Tampa General Hospital.

05/27/2026

Norton Neuroscience Institute has completed its 100th high-intensity focused ultrasound procedure, a treatment used to improve tremors.