Chairman

Dr. Lipsman is Director of the Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation, where he holds the Harquail Endowed Chair, and Clinical Director of the Focused Ultrasound Centre of Excellence at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. He is the Dan Family Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto, where he has led first-in-human trials using MR-guided focused ultrasound to treat movement, psychiatric, and neurodegenerative disorders.

A pioneer in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, Dr. Chang leads clinical research at Korea University Anam Hospital in Seoul. His work with focused ultrasound spans thermal lesioning for movement and psychiatric disorders and includes first-in-human trials of ultrasound-mediated blood-brain barrier opening in Alzheimer’s disease. He has helped establish patient-selection criteria for focused ultrasound and held leadership roles in multiple neurosurgical and therapeutic-ultrasound societies.

With more than a decade of expertise in urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Crouzet serves as Professor of Urology at Hospices Civils de Lyon and the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 in France. His research has focused heavily on focal therapies for prostate cancer, including landmark outcome studies of high-intensity focused ultrasound in more than 800 patients. He is also affiliated with INSERM Unit 1032 (Therapeutic Applications of Ultrasound).

A consultant radiologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and long-time champion of focused ultrasound, Prof. Gedroyc has treated hundreds of patients using MR-guided approaches for fibroids, liver, bone and brain applications. His research has driven non-invasive treatments from concept to clinical practice, including first-in-human work in movement disorders and drug-activation therapies. He earned the Foundation’s 2024 Clinical Adoption Award for his leadership in translating focused ultrasound into mainstream care.

A Professor of Radiology at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Ghanouni also holds courtesy appointments in Neurosurgery, Urology, and Obstetrics & Gynecology. As Director of the Minimally Invasive MR Interventional Center and Stanford’s Focused Ultrasound Center of Excellence, his work advances MR-guided focused ultrasound applications for essential tremor, prostate cancer, bone metastases, uterine fibroids, and soft tissue tumors. He has contributed to key clinical trials that led to multiple FDA approvals.

Ms. Gilmore has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare innovation. Most recently Vice President and General Manager of Academics at GE HealthCare, she led strategic partnerships with teaching institutions. She has also held senior leadership roles at Elekta, where she co-founded and chaired the Leksell Gamma Knife Society to advance noninvasive radiosurgical treatments. She currently serves as the Public Member of the ACGME Neurological Surgery Review Committee.

A leader in image-guided therapy and biomedical engineering, Dr. Hynynen directs research at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre focused on advancing MRI-guided focused ultrasound technologies. His work spans noninvasive brain therapy, tumor ablation, targeted drug delivery, and device development through extensive interdisciplinary and industry collaborations.

As a neuroradiologist with nearly three decades of focused ultrasound practice, Dr. LeBlang builds collaborations among researchers, clinicians, and manufacturers on behalf of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. She helps expand awareness of the field through presentations, publications, and outreach at scientific meetings.

A global leader in image-guided therapy, Dr. Tempany is the Ferenc A. Jolesz Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair for Radiology Research at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. She has been instrumental in advancing clinical applications of MR-guided focused ultrasound for uterine fibroids, bone metastases, and prostate cancer, leading major multicenter trials.

As Director of the Comprehensive Tumour Center in Barcelona, Dr. Vidal-Jové has pioneered the clinical application of focused ultrasound in complex oncologic cases, notably pancreatic and liver tumours. His team has treated over 200 patients using ultrasound ablation techniques and is exploring immunomodulatory and microbubble-enhanced therapies. He is also Consultant for HistoSonics in International Medical Affairs, where he is leading the studies in pancreatic tumors. 

Dr. Xu is the Li Ka Shing Endowed Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Professor of Radiology and Neurosurgery at the University of Michigan. Her research centers on treating cancer, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases. She co-invented histotripsy, and her work led to multiple clinical trials and FDA approval of histotripsy for liver tumors. She has been elected as Fellow of National Academy of Inventors (NAI), American Institute of Medicine and Bioengineering (AIMBE), and IEEE. She is a co-founder of HistoSonics.

A pioneer in high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), Dr. Zhang directs Chongqing Haifu Hospital in China—an institution that has performed thousands of focused ultrasound ablation treatments and serves as a global training center. His research and clinical work span gynecologic, hepatic, breast, and bone tumor applications of therapeutic ultrasound, and he helped lead early HIFU system development.

Communications

Justine Atkinson leads communications for IFUS. She also serves as Managing Director of Communications at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, where she leads strategic communications, media relations, and content development to advance awareness of focused ultrasound. Justine previously spent 15 years at the global public relations firm Ketchum, where she was a Vice President in the Healthcare practice. She graduated with distinction from James Madison University with a double major in English and Human Communication.

Communications

Rachel Berry supports communications for IFUS. She also serves as Communications Manager at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, where she oversees the Foundation's website and email communications to engage clinicians and other key stakeholders. Rachel previously worked in alumni relations at St. Anne's-Belfield School in Charlottesville. She graduated from the University of Virginia in December 2009 with a BA in English.

Patient Support

Lydia Bockmoore provides patient support for IFUS, assisting patients and families as they navigate focused ultrasound treatment options and resources. Lydia earned her associate’s degree from Piedmont Virginia Community College in 2022 and completed her bachelor’s degree in business communications at James Madison University in 2024.

Advocacy & Industry Relationships

Cindy Clark is responsible for advocacy and industry relationships for IFUS. She also serves as Commercial Initiatives and Strategy Director at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, where she works with industry partners to accelerate the adoption of focused ultrasound. A serial entrepreneur, Cindy brings more than 25 years of experience commercializing life science innovations. She holds a JD from American University's Washington College of Law and a BA with honors in government and mathematics from Wesleyan University.

Patient Support & Fellowships

Lauren Hadley, MD, MBA, provides clinical expertise and patient support for IFUS. She serves as the Associate Director of the Research and Education Team at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, where she leads several clinical initiatives and the FUS Scholars program, which cultivates the next generation of FUS scientists through internships and fellowships. Prior to joining the Foundation, Lauren trained as an anesthesiologist and remains passionate about improving patient access to focused ultrasound.

Clinical Events Manager

Robin Jones serves as the IFUS Clinical Events Manager, overseeing the planning and execution of the Society's clinical meetings and educational events. She has 11 years of clinical research experience, including project startup for global studies, corporate training and instructional design, site monitoring, investigative site support, and essential document review. She previously worked as Manager of Clinical Operations for PRA International, a contract research organization.

Finance Director

Skyler Kitchen, MBA, oversees IFUS's financial planning, budgeting, and reporting. Skyler earned a BS in Finance from Longwood University and an MBA from the Mason School of Business at William & Mary.

Society Relationships & Patient Support

Suzanne LeBlang, MD, supports society relationships and patient engagement for IFUS and serves on the IFUS Board of Directors. A neuroradiologist, she has performed hundreds of focused ultrasound procedures and is widely recognized for her expertise in the field. She serves as the Director of Clinical Relationships at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, where she works closely with the global medical community to advance awareness and adoption of focused ultrasound. Suzanne earned her BA in Biology and MD degree from the University of Miami. She completed her radiology residency and neuroradiology fellowship at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Communications

Matthew Mayes supports communications for IFUS. He joined the Foundation in 2022 as an Email Marketing Specialist. In that role, he works on many of the Foundation’s awareness efforts. Matthew graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in December 2017 with a BS in Kinesiology.

Patient Support

Tim Meakem, MD, provides clinical expertise and patient support for IFUS. He serves as the Managing Director of the Research and Education Team at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, where he helps cultivate relationships with key physicians and health system leaders. His background includes private practice and teaching. He holds an undergraduate degree in Biology from Bowdoin College and graduated from the UVA School of Medicine.

Executive Director

Paige Rice serves as Executive Director of IFUS, where she leads the Society's strategic development, operations, membership, programs, and partnerships in support of its mission to advance the global clinical adoption of focused ultrasound. Paige also serves as Chief of Staff and Managing Director of Administration and Human Resources at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. Before joining the Foundation in 2018, she held leadership roles in local government, the finance sector, and higher education administration. She holds a bachelor's degree in English and American Politics from the University of Virginia.

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Social Media

Amy Rolph leads social media and digital content for IFUS. She also serves as Social Media and Content Manager at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. Before joining the Foundation in 2023, Amy worked in brand marketing and held operations management roles across a variety of corporate franchise organizations and small businesses. She earned a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from Wilson College and an MBA from the Mason School of Business at William & Mary.

Chief Financial Officer

Kurt Woerpel, MS, CPA, serves as Chief Financial Officer for IFUS. He has served as CFO for both startup and established companies, including Carden Jennings Publishing, ScholarOne, and Potomac Supply Corporation. He has been a licensed CPA in Virginia since 1992 and received both his MS in Accounting and BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce.