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Image-guided Improvements for High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Systems

Technology Benefits: All the advantages/benefits of UC Case BK-2015-176 Compatible with MR-guided HIFU systems (requires little to no retrofit)

Technology Application: - High intensity focused ultrasound

Detailed Technology Description: None

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Tech ID/UC Case

25083/2015-177-0

Related Cases

2015-177-0, 2015-176-0

*Abstract: High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) involves minimally-invasive or non-invasive methods to direct acoustic energy into the body. HIFU is typically performed with real-time imaging (e.g. ultrasound or MRI) to enable the treatment targets and monitoring. One problem relates to weaknesses in therapy precision, which experts attribute to poor image acquisition and quality used for HIFU therapy guidance. Another problem factors the current MRI hardware apparatus which are generally not compatible with HIFU systems. To address these problems, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed new highly sensitive coil hardware to fill the current performance gap. The experimental team has demonstrated an ultra-thin (e.g., less than 0.1 mm) coil package which is compatible and nearly invisible to typical MR-guided HIFU systems.

*Principal Investigator: Name: Ana Claudia Arias
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Name: Joseph Corea
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Name: Anita Flynn
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Name: Shimon Michael Lustig
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Country/Region: USA

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