Talk: Brain surgery without scalpels
This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2025.
Ultrasound is one of the safest tools in medicine. But when we focus it, we can do something extraordinary - treat conditions deep in the brain without a single cut.
Join Dr Tom Gilbertson and Dr Isla Barnard, members of the Focused Energy: Extraordinary Ultrasound main exhibit group, to discover the physics behind MRI-guided focused ultrasound and how this powerful technique is already helping doctors change lives.
Dr Gilbertson and Dr Barnard use focused ultrasound to treat brain conditions without surgery. Combining neurology, imaging, and computational physics, their work explores how sound waves can target deep brain areas, improving movement and decision-making while offering new, non-invasive treatment options for patients with complex neurological disorders.
Attending the event
The talk will be held in the Dining room on Wednesday 2 July 2025, 11am – 11.30am.
- Free to attend, no ticket required
- The room has limited capacity, so we recommend that visitors arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the talks. We operate a first-come, first-served policy
- The talk will take place in person at the Royal Society and will also be livestreamed on the Royal Society YouTube channel
- Live subtitles will be available in-person and virtually
- Suitable for students (14+)
- Travel and accessibility information and details on planning your visit - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
- Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café
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