New ultrasound imaging to map drug delivery into the brain

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July 11, 2025, 1:12 PM

• •The device combines ultrasound and advanced imaging.
• •It allows real-time observation of individual cells after ultrasound treatment.
• •It could benefit the treatment of neurodegenerative brain disorders.
• •The device examines sonoporation-based drug delivery.

University of Queensland researchers have developed a new device that combines ultrasound and advanced imaging to safely deliver drugs into the brain. This device allows for real-time observation of individual cells after ultrasound treatment, providing crucial information for treating neurodegenerative brain disorders. The technology focuses on sonoporation, a process using ultrasound and microbubbles to create pores in the blood-brain barrier. The goal is to improve drug uptake into the brain, potentially benefiting fields like cardiology and oncology.

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