Focused ultrasound is an exciting new technique that delivers ultrasound energy to precise areas in the body in a controlled and safe way. The FUS initiative supports research and shares knowledge with scientists around the world. This helps speed up the development of FUS technology, making minimally invasive treatments a real possibility for the future.
At the Donders Institute, we use three different techniques to stimulate the brain without surgery: electrical, magnetic, and the newest method – focused ultrasound. This technique allows us to reach deeper brain areas than before. These areas play a key role in decision-making for example, especially in controlling impulsive choices. Focused ultrasound also opens up new possibilities for medical and biological research.
Watch the brain stimulation video to see how it works.
Focused Ultrasound in the News
Focused ultrasound is a new technique that may help treat brain disorders without surgery. Read more about it in these news articles:
- Geluid kan helpen tegen tremor van patiënten met parkinson | Trouw
- Tumoren verwijderen zonder operatie | Radboud Oncologie Fonds
- Depressie en dwangstoornis mogelijk te behandelen met ultrageluid | Nationalezorggids.nl
- Hersenen kunstmatig aan het werk zetten? Dat kan met de 3 T’s van hersenstimulatie: TMS, TES en TUS | Donders Wonders (ru.nl)
Do you want to participate in an experiment?
You can! Participants have the unique opportunity to contribute to research and witness their brain’s firsthand stimulation. If you want to participate in an experiment, you can contribute as one of the first to new technologies. As you can see in the video, it is fun to see what is going on in research here and what we do, as well as to look at your brain.
Contact
For more information, please contact us at fus@ru.nl or have a look here to contact team members directly.