Curing with Sound

Ep15: Disrupting Media and Medicine: A Conversation with Jane Metcalfe on Focused Ultrasound and the Neobiological Revolution


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In this episode of Curing with Sound, Jane Metcalfe, entrepreneur, editor, and co-founder of Wired magazine, shares her insights on the intersection of technology, biology, and healthcare. She explains her role as co-chair of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation’s Council and her passion for advancing this groundbreaking noninvasive technology.

Metcalfe emphasizes the potential of focused ultrasound to revolutionize medical treatments for various conditions and speaks to the importance of raising awareness among patients and medical professionals. She discusses the challenges facing the adoption of focused ultrasound, including lack of awareness, economic barriers, and the need for changes in medical education.

Key points from the conversation include:

The unique approach Wired magazine took in covering technology, focusing on its societal impact rather than just technical specifications.

  • The concept of the "neobiological revolution" and its potential to transform our understanding of human health and medical treatments.

  • Metcalfe's introduction to focused ultrasound technology and her role in advocating for its adoption as co-chair of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation’s Council.

  • Metcalfe's views on the accelerating progress in focused ultrasound research and the potential for disrupting traditional healthcare models.

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