IEEE UFFC Seattle - Tech Talk - Treating Childhood Depression with Ultrasound
The Seattle Chapter of the IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferrroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society (UFFC-S) aims to provide UFFC-S members with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as network with the local, vibrant UFFC community.
Our speaker for our December Tech Talk will be Dr. Pierre Mourad from the University of Washington. Dr. Mourad is a Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at UW Seattle as well as a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Mathematics at UW Bothell. Dr. Mourad's primary research interest is using bioengineering principles, particularly diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound, to make scientific and therapeutic advances in neurosurgery. Applications blood-brain barrier disruption for drug delivery, acceleration of recovery of peripheral nerve injuries, novel means of imaging brain diseases and disorders, and localization of pain generators.
Dr. Mourad will present "A view towards the next frontier in treating childhood depression with low intensity focused ultrasound (LIFUS)."
This meeting will be at the University of Washington in Seattle. The meeting will be hybrid. Please register so that organizers can plan accordingly. Online meeting details are included below.
Light refreshments will be provided. Parking details will be emailed separately. (Parking Lot S01, Parking Code: 112007)
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- Date: 15 Dec 2023
- Time: 12:45 AM UTC to 02:30 AM UTC
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- University of Washington
- Seattle, Washington
- United States 98195
- Building: South Campus Center (SOCC)
- Room Number: SOCC 301
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- Starts 21 November 2023 07:30 AM UTC
- Ends 15 December 2023 03:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Dr. Pierre Mourad, PhD
A view towards the next frontier in treating childhood depression with low intensity focused ultrasound (LIFUS)
Biography:
Dr. Mourad is a Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at UW Seattle as well as a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Mathematics at UW Bothell. Dr. Mourad's primary research interest is using bioengineering principles, particularly diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound, to make scientific and therapeutic advances in neurosurgery. Applications blood-brain barrier disruption for drug delivery, acceleration of recovery of peripheral nerve injuries, novel means of imaging brain diseases and disorders, and localization of pain generators.
Agenda
5:00 PM: Networking and Refreshments
5:20 PM: Welcome and Introductions
5:30 PM: Tech Talk
6:15 PM: Q&A
6:30 PM: Adjourn