Focused Ultrasound for Precision Immunotherapy
Webcast
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ OVERVIEW
Focused Ultrasound for Precision Immunotherapy is organized by American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).
Release Date: 07/24/2025
Expiration Date: 07/23/2028
Description:
This webinar addresses key professional gaps in the emerging field of focused ultrasound (FUS) immuno-oncology, including the lack of standardized treatment protocols, limited mechanistic understanding, and the need for integration with biomarker strategies. Despite promising preclinical data, variability in FUS parameters and immunotherapy combinations bears direct consequence on reproducibility and rapidity of clinical translation. Furthermore, the immunological mechanisms by which FUS potentiates therapies such as checkpoint inhibitors, CAR T cells, and vaccine adjuvants remain incompletely defined.
Additional education is needed on best practices for performing longitudinal immune correlative studies that can inform treatment planning and risk stratification. Addressing these needs will accelerate clinical translation and enable the development of standardized, reproducible approaches to using FUS as a tool for precision cancer immunotherapy.
After watching this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the immunological mechanisms by which focused ultrasound (FUS) can enhance the efficacy of cancer immunotherapies.
- Differentiate between foundational and advanced ultrasound competencies expected of sonographers, OB/GYN residents, and MFM fellows.
- Apply principles of image-guided FUS in the design of preclinical or clinical protocols that incorporate multimodal imaging and tissue/blood sampling for treatment monitoring and adaptation.
- Evaluate current clinical trials and translational pathways for integrating FUS with immuno-oncology approaches in solid tumors, particularly breast and brain cancers.
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The AIUM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AIUM designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation
This activity can be used to meet part of relevant AIUM Training Guidelines and/or maintenance credits for accreditation purposes. Learn more about AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation here.
ARRT Category A Credit
The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The AIUM is the owner and sponsor of this activity. This activity is approved by the AIUM for 1 ARRT Category A credit. This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities (e.g., Internet courses, home study programs, directed readings, live lectures) to be repeated for CE credit in the same CE biennium.
Additional Credit Information
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™.
Documenting CME Credits
All participants who pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% will have access to claim a CME certificate. The AIUM will submit credits to the ARDMS for active AIUM membership accounts with a valid ARDMS ID number. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure credit accuracy and adherence to any audit requests.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianResearchersOncologistsSonographerRadiologistNeurosurgeonsSurgical OncologistsNeuro-OncologistsImmunologistsSPECIALITIES
SonographyImmunotherapies
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