Professional Development Cafés
Join us for an enlightening Professional Development Café hosted in collaboration with the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. This interactive session will explore innovative applications of focused ultrasound technology in the field of gene and cell therapy, highlighting how it can enhance therapeutic delivery and efficacy. Experts in the field will share the latest research, case studies, and future directions, providing attendees with valuable insights into how focused ultrasound can transform treatment paradigms.
This engaging session promises to broaden your understanding and inspire innovative thinking in your research endeavors!
Speakers
Ultrasound Aided Gene Delivery to the Brain
- Dr. Elisa Konofagou, PhD
Columbia University
The Mechanism of Gene Delivery with Ultrasound
- Hahn Kofoed Rikke
Aarhus University
Moderator
- Bob Smith
Focused Ultrasound Foundation
Learning Objectives
By the end of this Professional Development Café, participants will be able to:
- Describe the fundamental principles of focused ultrasound technology and its mechanisms of action.
- Identify specific examples of how focused ultrasound is being utilized to improve gene therapy delivery and outcomes.
- Summarize recent advancements and ongoing research in focused ultrasound applications within the realms of gene and cell therapy.
- Reflect on the potential future developments and clinical implications of integrating focused ultrasound into therapeutic protocols in gene and cell therapies.