Focused Ultrasound Foundation

04/11/2026

This , we share the incredible story of Bobby Krause, who founded a nonprofit to help other Parkinson's patients access the same life-changing focused ultrasound treatment that he received. After Bobby was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s at age 42, he tried various medications for years, but they caused him to become depressed and disengaged from his family.

Bobby then opted for noninvasive focused ultrasound treatment, and years later, remains tremor-free. In 2024, Bobby founded the Be Still Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to focused ultrasound treatment for people with tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease.

Read Bobby's story: https://www.fusfoundation.org/profiles/bobby-krause/

04/10/2026

DONOR PROFILE: Meet Helen Connolly, a partner at the law firm Cooley, who represents disruptive companies across technology, life sciences, and other high-growth industries. Deeply engaged in civic life in Arlington, Virginia, Helen is passionate about helping institutions build strong foundations where people can thrive.

That same commitment to lasting impact draws her to focused ultrasound. Inspired by its potential to treat serious conditions without invasive surgery, Helen sees this technology as a meaningful shift in patient care, one that preserves quality of life while advancing innovation.

We recently spoke with Helen about her connection to the Foundation and why she believes in the power of focused ultrasound to transform care. Read the full interview: https://www.fusfoundation.org/profiles/helen-connolly/

04/09/2026

Email from ISTU Calling all Students ~ FUS Foundation 2026 Summer Global Internship Applications Due April 17th Register Now! Next Webinar April 30 / May 1 Our next webinar will feature Rising Scient

04/09/2026

04/08/2026

Focused Ultrasound for Canine Oral Tumors

The first patient has been treated in a clinical trial at Virginia Tech evaluating the safety and efficacy of using focused ultrasound histotripsy to treat oral tumors in dogs. Following treatment, tumors will be surgically removed to allow researchers to assess the therapy’s impact.

Histotripsy is cleared by the US FDA for treating liver tumors in humans, and this research aims to extend those advances to veterinary care.

Learn more about this trial, which is currently recruiting: https://bit.ly/4meOsrk

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

APDA would like to thank Terry and Rebecca Crews for speaking so openly and optimistically about Rebecca’s experience with Parkinson’s disease during Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month! In their recent conversation with the Today Show, Terry and Rebecca took the opportunity to highlight the difficulties of getting a PD diagnosis and to educate people about Focused Ultrasound (FUS).

If you would like to learn more about FUS, we have more information here: http://apda.link/fus

04/08/2026

This Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we’re highlighting a new frontier in movement disorder care: bilateral PTT with focused ultrasound.

At Columbia Neurosurgery, Gordon Baltuch, MD is now performing this new incisionless treatment for appropriate patients with Parkinson’s disease tremor, helping improve symptom control without traditional open surgery.

Using focused ultrasound, bilateral PTT precisely targets brain circuits involved in tremor—offering a noninvasive option with no incisions, no implants, and often rapid recovery.

Dr. Baltuch has already successfully performed several of these new procedures, including for a patient who traveled from overseas to receive treatment at Columbia—underscoring the growing global interest in this breakthrough approach.

This is what Parkinson’s innovation looks like:
⚡ Precision
⚡ No incision
⚡ Faster recovery
⚡ Expanded treatment options

For more information on Dr. Baltuch's Parkinson's work, visit the link below.


https://doctors.columbia.edu/us/ny/new-york/gordon-h-baltuch-md-phd-710-west-168th-street?utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_69d427385d065a8b0fefd42d

04/08/2026

Learn the basics, including benefits, risks and who may be eligible.

04/08/2026

She's sharing her diagnosis publicly for the first time after undergoing an exciting new treatment procedure.

04/08/2026

What if chronic pain could be treated without surgery? 🔊

That’s the question driving new research from Virginia Tech doctoral student Gabriel Isaac, who’s exploring how low-intensity focused ultrasound can reach deep areas of the brain linked to pain.

For many people living with chronic pain, current treatments can’t effectively target these regions. This noninvasive approach uses sound waves to stimulate specific brain circuits, with the goal of reducing pain in a safe, personalized way.

With support from a new fellowship, Isaac is studying how to fine-tune this technology and tailor it to each individual using brain imaging.

Chronic pain affects millions, limiting daily life for so many. Research like this is working toward solutions that could change that.

See how this technology could reshape pain treatment and bring relief without surgery 👇

https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/03/research_fralinbiomed_isaacmatte.html