Dr. Hananel has nearly 20 years of experience in focused ultrasound. As the Medical and Scientific Director for the Focused Ultrasound Foundation he collaborated with academia and industry on clinical trial design, conducted feasibility research at the University of Virginia Focused Ultrasound Center and served as an ambassador for the technology to scientific and clinical communities. He previously spent 12 years at InSightec Ltd, where he served as director of clinical research outside the US and program bone manager, overseeing development, clinical trials, training and commercialization of the technology for a multiple indications. He has also served as a board member for the International Society of Therapeutic Ultrasound, Co-Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Therapeutic Ultrasound, and visiting assistant professor at UVA. Dr. Hananel received his MBA and his MD from Tel-Aviv University.