Focused Ultrasound Foundation

Curing with Sound

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Imagine harnessing the power of sound waves to heal the human body–this isn’t science fiction, it’s the reality of focused ultrasound technology. Join the conversation that explores the transformative power of this noninvasive therapy revolutionizing the treatment of nearly 180 diseases and medical conditions and giving hope to patients worldwide. Presented by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation.

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Ep5: Chuck Walker | A Couple’s Journey with Parkinson’s and Focused Ultrasound 09.05.2024 24:46

Chuck Walker, an adventurer and business owner, began experiencing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in 2013. In this episode, Chuck and his wife, Dr. Maureen Whelihan, share their inspiring journey with focused ultrasound treatment. Chuck shares how his Parkinson’s-related tremor affected his daily life, from running and riding motorcycles to giving presentations at work, and how medications fell s...

Ep4: Jessica Foley, PhD | Advancing Focused Ultrasound through Science, Policy, and Advocacy 25.04.2024 23:37

In this episode of Curing with Sound, Dr. Jessica Foley, the Chief Scientific Officer and a Managing Director at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, discusses her journey in the biomedical field, from her early interest in math and science to the groundbreaking work in focused ultrasound. Dr. Foley holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University and a PhD in Bioengineerin...

Ep3: Nir Lipsman, MD, PhD | Pioneering Focused Ultrasound Applications for the Brain 11.04.2024 29:32

In this episode of Curing with Sound, Dr. Neal Kassell, founder and chairman of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, is joined by Dr. Nir Lipsman, a neurosurgeon and senior scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Kassell considers Dr. Lipsman to be one of the most influential clinicians in the development and adoption of focused ultrasound, having pioneered several world-f...

Ep2: Ken Dychtwald, PhD & Katsuto Shinohara, MD | Navigating a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis with Focused Ultrasound 28.03.2024 28:43

In this episode of Curing with Sound, we speak with Dr. Ken Dychtwald, renowned gerontologist, best-selling author, and Founder of Age Wave , and Dr. Katsuto Shinohara, a leading urologic oncologist at UCSF. Dr. Dychtwald, who has dedicated his life to studying gerontology and the aging population, shares his initial shock upon being diagnosed with prostate cancer. He emphasizes the importance of...

Ep1: Neal Kassell, MD | A Remarkable Journey from Unconventional Student to World-Renowned Neurosurgeon 14.03.2024 23:28

In the premiere episode of "Curing with Sound," we spotlight Dr. Neal Kassell, the Founder and Chairman of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. Despite being blind in one eye and not completing his undergraduate degree, Dr. Kassell's unwavering commitment to making a significant impact on the world propelled him to become a leading neurosurgeon and a pioneer for focused ultrasound therapy. From a yo...

Ep0: Introduction to Curing with Sound 07.03.2024 1:09

Welcome to Curing with Sound, a podcast presented by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. In each episode, we'll explore the revolutionary therapy of focused ultrasound and how it's transforming the treatment of serious diseases and medical conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, and more. Join host Allison Preston-Smith as she engages in thought-provoking discussions with leading resea...