Virtual Coffee Chat: Navigating Research, Translation, and Leadership in Therapeutic Ultrasound
Join the IEEE UFFC community for an exclusive, virtual coffee chat. This session offers students, early-career researchers, and seasoned professionals a rare opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in biomedical engineering and academic translation.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Eastern Time (EDT)
Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)
Cost: Free admission (Registration required)
Our Guest
Dr. Zhen Xu is the Li Ka Shing Endowed Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Radiology and Neurosurgery at the University of Michigan. She is the co-inventor of histotripsy and co-founder of HistoSonics. Histotripsy uses external ultrasound to perform non-invasive surgery. The HistoSonics Edison system was approved by the FDA for non-invasive histotripsy treatment of liver tumors in 2023 and has been used to treat over 4000 patients worldwide. Dr. Xu is named by TIME as the 100 Most Influential Leaders in global health in 2026. She was elected as a Fellow of National Academy of Inventors in 2024 and received the Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature in 2026. HistoSonics was acquired at $2.5 billions by a star consortium of private investors in 2025 and is named by TIME as the 10 Most Influential Companies in Health & Life Sciences for 2026.
Meet Your Hosts
Yashwanth Nanda Kumar – HistoSonics
Tim Wickard
Secure Your Spot
Whether you are a graduate student plotting your next step, an early-career researcher dealing with the pressures of academia, or an industry professional looking for leadership insights, this conversation is built for you.
Registration Closes June 24, 2026. Interactive Q&A time will be included at the end of the session, so bring your questions!