ThUNDDAR 2026 Programme
An afternoon exploring focused ultrasound’s potential beyond the lab with talks from leaders in the field on promising research in dementia alongside current clinical uses in women’s health and hepato-biliary conditions.
The cost to register for ThUNDDAR is £57 per delegate. This includes lunch, refreshments and access to the Ultrasound 2026 Technical Exhibition
9th December 2026, Plenary 4, Istabraq, Cheltenham Racecourse
Click here to Register for ThUNDDAR and UK Focused Ultrasound Foundation Session
Programme
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13.35 |
A short history of therapy ultrasound: From theory to practical application Professor Gail ter Haar, Institute of Cancer Research |
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13.50 |
Exploring minimally invasive options to treat renal disease Dr James McLaughlan, University of Leeds |
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14.10 |
HIFU and histotripsy – treating pancreatic cancer with therapy ultrasound Mr Keaton Jones, University of Oxford |
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14.30 |
Using therapy ultrasound for tissue regeneration in the liver Professor Timothy Leighton, Sloan Water Technology |
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14.50 |
Proffered talk (TBC) TBC |
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15.05 |
BREAK |
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15.40 |
Day case treatment for uterine fibroids – a patient-centred approach Professor David Cranston, University of Oxford Estella’s story: post-treatment follow-up scan (short film) |
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16.05 |
A promising new option for endometriosis Professor Cyril Lafon, The Laboratory of Therapeutic Applications of Ultrasound, Lyon (TBC) |
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16.30 |
Using neuromodulation to target Alzheimer’s disease – current UK research Professor Nader Saffari, University College London |
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16.50 |
Proffered talk (TBC) TBC |
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17.05 |
Summary and Close Professor Gail ter Haar, Institute of Cancer Research |
The cost to register for ThUNDDAR is £57 per delegate. This includes lunch, refreshments and access to the Ultrasound 2026 Technical Exhibition