We were thrilled to gather with scientists, engineers, clinicians and industry from around the world as we came together in Lyon, France for the second joint meeting of the International Society for Therapeutic Ultrasound (ISTU) and the European Focused Ultrasound Charitable Society (EUFUS).
The 22nd Annual International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound was held at the Palais de la Bourse, a listed historical monument right in the heart of Lyon, from 17th April to 20th April 2023.
The hybrid meeting offered both virtual and in-person attendance for local participants and many from around the world that will attend in person. We welcomed over 500 researchers and industry professionals from all over the world!
The Symposium featured 260 abstracts, 50 late-breaking research updates, and 193 posters.
Lyon is a French and European hub for technological and clinical innovation, as well as a renowned cultural and culinary destination. As the second city in France for international association meetings according to the 2019 ICCA rankings, Lyon has a great deal to offer: a central location in Europe combined with good access, excellent reception facilities and the charm of a 2,000-year-old city which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and two rivers which cross it.
It's not just a gastronomic capital with 17 starred chefs, it's also a creative city in the fields of fashion, the arts and culture. In December 2021, Greater Lyon has been awarded the title of 'World’s Tourism Leading Emerging Destination' and '2nd best European city destination in 2021' by the World Travel Awards (WTA).
Finally, in terms of sustainable tourism, Lyon is the leading French city and the 7th worldwide city in the GDS-Index (Global Destination Sustainability Index) for the year 2021.
Four days where science will be at the center of debates and where every attendee will have the chance to share their most recent results.
The 2nd HIFUture Symposium was held on April 21, 2023, following the ISTU/EUFUS 2023 International Symposium.
The symposium program will include presentations in various specialties from clinical and academic leaders, including :
- Interventional Radiology : Pr. Laurent MILOT (HEH, Lyon, France)
- Interventional Radiology : Pr. Afshin GANGI (CHRU, Strasbourg, France)
- Neurology : Pr. Alexandre CARPENTIER (APHP, Paris, France)
- Neurology : Pr. Nir LIPSMAN (Sunnybrook, Toronto, Canada)
- Digestive Surgery : Pr. Joan VIDAL-JOVE (Khuab Institut, Barcelona, Spain)
- Gynecology : Pr. Christopher LEES (Imperial College, London, UK)
- Gynecology : Dr. Charles-André PHILIP (HEH, Lyon, France)
- Cardiology : Pr. Emmanuel MESSAS (APHP, Paris, France)
ISTU and LabTAU, Old Friends
The 2023 Annual Symposium was proudly hosted by
20 years ago, the 3rd Annual International Symposium for Therapeutic Ultrasound was held in Lyon, France in 2003, and hosted by our partners at LabTAU.
From left to right: Jean Yves Chapelon; Dominique Cathignol and Cyril Lafon
Over the years, ISTU has also been pleased to have many board members and award winners from LabTAU.
ISTU Board Members
Jean Yves Chapelon (2004-2008)
Cyril Lafon (2010-2014 and 2016-2019)
David Melodelima (2018-2021)
FRY Award Winners
Dominique Cathignol (2009)
Jean Yves Chapelon (2015)
LIZZI Award Winners
Cyril Lafon (2010)
Apoutou N’Djin (2019)