Ep4: Jessica Foley, PhD | Advancing Focused Ultrasound through Science, Policy, and Advocacy

In this episode of Curing with Sound, Dr. Jessica Foley, the Chief Scientific Officer and a Managing Director at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, discusses her journey in the biomedical field, from her early interest in math and science to the groundbreaking work in focused ultrasound. Dr. Foley holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University and a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Washington, with an emphasis on focused ultrasound.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Foley shares her unique experience as a fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science and how it has shaped her career in science policy and advocacy. She reflects on the highlights of her career, including being present for the first essential tremor patients treated with focused ultrasound, a pivotal moment that has since led to over 10,000 patients receiving treatment worldwide.

 

Dr. Foley expresses her excitement about the future of focused ultrasound and its versatile applications, from enhancing drug delivery and inducing anti-cancer immune responses to neuromodulation for treating depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. As the Chief Scientific Officer at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, she plays a multifaceted role in advancing the field through research funding, advocacy, and government affairs.

She emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about focused ultrasound, increasing its availability, and addressing the challenges of insurance coverage to ensure equitable access for patients. Dr. Foley also touches on her experience as a woman in the biotech field and offers advice for the next generation of women in science and engineering.

Dr. Foley encourages listeners who are passionate about focused ultrasound to reach out and collaborate with the Foundation in breaking down barriers and moving the field forward.

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