Neal Kassell, MD

Chairman, Focused Ultrasound Foundation

Neal F. Kassell, MD is the founder and chairman of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation.1 2 He is a distinguished figure in the field of neurosurgery and medical research with an extensive career spanning several decades.

Professional Background

Dr. Kassell served as the former Co-Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Virginia.1 2 He has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published more than 500 scientific papers and book chapters.1 His research has been supported by over $30 million in NIH and industry grants and contracts.1

Achievements and Recognitions

Dr. Kassell's expertise and contributions have been widely recognized:

He was named to the Blue Ribbon Panel of Vice President Joe Biden's Cancer Moonshot Initiative in April 2016.1 2
He is a member of numerous medical societies in the United States and abroad.1
Dr. Kassell has served on many standing and ad hoc committees of the National Institutes of Health.1
He has held editorial positions for various academic journals.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Throughout his career, Dr. Kassell has been involved in founding several private ventures, including:

Interax, Inc.
Virginia Neurological Institute
Multimedia Medical Systems, Inc.
Neuroclinical Trials Center
NeuroVenture Fund
MedSpecialists.net1 2

Board Memberships

Dr. Kassell has served on numerous corporate and non-profit boards, including:

Eclypsis Corporation
INC Research
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Insightec, Ltd. (where he was also a shareholder and board member until 2012)
Expedition Trust Company
Tuesday Evening Concert Series
Virginia National Bank1 2

Education

Dr. Kassell received both his undergraduate and medical education from the University of Pennsylvania.1 2

Through his role as founder and chairman of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, Dr. Kassell continues to drive innovation in medical technology and treatment methods, particularly in the field of focused ultrasound.