General Information
8th European Symposium on Focused Ultrasound Therapy
2026, April 9-10, Vienna
Vienna—renowned for its elegance, culture, and scientific heritage—hosts our congress in the historic Billrothhaus, home of the venerable Society of Physicians in Vienna. This landmark venue, where generations of physicians advanced medical knowledge, provides an inspiring background for the advancement of therapeutic ultrasound of the brain.
This year’s program will bring together clinicians, scientists, engineers, and industry partners from around the world to share the latest advances, exchange ideas, and shape the future of patient care. Topics will include:
- Clinical Ultrasound Neuromodulation: Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, depression, pain, epilepsy, psychiatric disorders, and more
- Clinical Ultrasound Blood–Brain Barrier Opening: Brain gene and cell therapy, brain tumors, Alzheimer’s disease, and related applications
- Clinical Ultrasound Ablation: Essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological conditions
- Novel Focused Ultrasound Approaches: Emerging preclinical and clinical research and innovative applications
Whether you seek state-of-the-art research, practical insights, or new collaborations, the congress offers a focused international platform to connect and drive innovation.
We look forward to welcoming all participants to Vienna and to an engaging and stimulating meeting at the Billrothhaus.
Abstracts
Call for Abstracts Deadline: February 16, 2026, at 11:39 PM (CET, UTC+1, Vienna local time)
Topics
- Clinical ultrasound neuromodulation: dementia, Parkinson’s disease, depression, pain, epilepsy, psychiatric disorders, and related indications.
- Clinical ultrasound blood–brain barrier opening: brain gene and cell therapy, brain tumours, Alzheimer’s disease, and allied applications.
- Clinical ultrasound ablation: essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, and other movement disorders.
- Novel focused ultrasound approaches: emerging preclinical and clinical research and applications.
EUFUS Organizing Committee
Prof. Dr. Roland Beisteiner
Dr. Michael Mitterwallner
Prof. Andreas Melzer
Christine Melzer
Program
tbd.
Conference dinner – traditional Viennese evening
Join us for a traditional Viennese Heuriger evening with cosy courtyards, local wines, and hearty traditional food to share. We’ll keep the mood lively with traditional Viennese Schrammelmusik—expect clinking glasses, easy conversation, and a true taste of Vienna.
Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Sponsors
tbd.