MR guided HIFU/LIFU

MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound

Cutting-Edge HIFU & LIFU Technologies

Our comprehensive research program advances both high-intensity and low-intensity focused ultrasound applications. Rigorous preclinical validation supports clinical translation.

Low-Intensity Brain Treatment Reversible neuromodulation for epilepsy and psychiatric disorders. Blood-brain barrier opening enables targeted drug delivery.
· Sub-ablative acoustic energy delivery
· Millimeter precision neural targeting
· Repeated treatments without tissue damage

Preclinical Validation Network

Preclinical TestingComprehensive safety validation in animal models. Beagle seizure studies with EEG monitoring. Rabbit and canine prostate ablation studies.

Regulatory PathwaysCollaborative regulatory submission preparation. Safety documentation complete. Clinical trial design finalized.

Proven Therapeutic Applications

  • MR guided HIFU/LIFUNeurology
  • MR guided HIFU/LIFUWomen's Health
  • MR guided HIFU/LIFUOncology
  • MR guided HIFU/LIFUPain Management

High-Intensity Prostate Ablation

Thermal ablation with sub-millimeter precision. Minimally invasive alternative to radical prostatectomy.
· Focal therapy preserves healthy tissue
· Robotic positioning ensures accuracy
· Single-session outpatient treatment

MRI Protocol Development

Optimized imaging sequences for targeting. Real-time thermometry refinement. Treatment verification protocols established.

Clinical Translation

Partnership with Gil Medical Center and Samsung Medical Center. First-in-human trials anticipated within 18-24 months.

  • MR guided HIFU/LIFU
    In vivo beagle prostate ablation with MRI-confirmed thermal lesions
  • MR guided HIFU/LIFU
    Rabbit muscle ablation demonstrating precise thermal lesion formation

  • Non-Invasive Treatment

    No surgical incisions required. Minimal infection risk compared to traditional surgery. Reduced procedural complications.

  • Precision & SafetyReal-time MRI thermometry monitors thermal delivery. Continuous temperature tracking protects healthy tissue. Optimal therapeutic effect.

  • Faster RecoveryOutpatient procedures reduce hospital stays. Shorter recovery periods. Quicker return to daily activities.