We are thrilled to gather with scientists, engineers, clinicians and industry from around the world as we come together in beautiful Banff, Canada for the 24th Annual International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound. The meeting will bring together nearly 500 attendees.

Abstract (Oral and Posters) Submissions are due by February 17, 2025. This is also the deadline to be considered for Student Registration Awards.  The system will close at 11:59pm EST on February 17, 2025. No submissions will be accepted after that date. The Scientific Committee will review all abstracts and notification of acceptance or rejection will be made by email by March 17, 2025. Student Registration Award Winners will also be notified by email by that date.

The Late-Breaking Abstracts (Posters Only) Submissions System will open on March 18, 2025. Late-breaking submissions will close at 11:59pm EST on April 14, 2025. No submissions will be accepted after that date. The Scientific Committee will review Late-Breaking abstracts and notification of acceptance or rejection will be made by email by April 28, 2025.

Abstract Topics Include: 

• Body (Clinical)
• Brain (Clinical)
• Brain (Pre-Clinical)
• Cavitation, Physics, and Bioeffects
• Drug Delivery
• Emerging Technologies and Applications
• Guidance & Monitoring
• Hardware and Treatment Planning
• Histotripsy

• Immunotherapy (Pre-Clinical)
• Immunotherapy / Oncology (Clinical)
• Liver & Pancreas
• Mechanical / Non-Ablative
• Neuromodulation (Clinical)
• Neuromodulation (Pre-Clinical)
• Physics & Modeling
• Thermal Therapy
• Other

We still need Abstract Reviewers for ISTU 2025. Please volunteer to join the Abstract Review Team! It's a great way to get more involved with ISTU.

We are excited for the fourth annual session of the Future of Therapeutic Ultrasound! This poster session will provide a great opportunity for academic and industry recruiters to speak directly with current graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who are actively seeking positions.

This session is open to any early career scientists or senior graduate students who are expected to be on the job market within the next 2 years. Separate tracks will be available for individuals pursuing academic and industry career opportunities.

Key Deadlines

• April 14, 2025: Future of Therapeutic Ultrasound Poster Submissions Due Date
• April 28, 2025: Abstract Acceptance Notices



Submissions will close at 11:59pm EST on April 14, 2025. No submissions will be accepted after that date. The Student Membership and Awards Committee will review the submitted abstracts and notification of acceptance or rejection will be made by email by April 28, 2025.

We will be hosting the educational symposium at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, a beautiful and convenient location right in the heart of Banff, surrounded by the mountains. The entire conference will happen here, and the attached hotel is reserved just for our conference attendees for easy and convenient walking access. Learn more about the venue and the hotel!

We're encouraging all attendees to take advantage of the beautiful hotel rooms and convenient option of staying onsite at the Banff Centre. Rooms must be reserved by May 1st in order to take advantage of our discounted rates. You may also contact the reservation team directly at 1-800-884-7574 and quote the booking ID IST2506.