Tag: Zhen Xu
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Zhen Xu Honored as a 2026 Recipient of the Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature
Dr. Xu was selected for her pioneering work as a co-inventor of the field of histotripsy.
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Zhen Xu Receives Stephen S. Attwood Excellence in Engineering Award
Prof. Xu is a trailblazer in both clinical innovation and academic leadership through her research in the discovery of histotripsy, here at U-M.
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Zhen Xu Named Finalist for 2026 Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature
This award recognizes three early to mid-career women researchers in technology whose work is driving positive impact on society and the planet. Winners will be announced in February.
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U-M Startup HistoSonics Announces $2.25B Acquisition by Consortium of Top-Tier Investors
The idea behind HistoSonics’ technology began decades ago at U-M in the Biomedical Engineering Department.
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Researchers Are Examining Ways to Use Histotripsy to Stimulate the Immune System Against Cancer
Histotripsy can help release HER2 from cancer tumor cells.
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Dr. Zhen Xu Receives Multiple Honors for Pioneering Work in Non-Invasive Cancer Treatment
Dr. Xu has been awarded the Li Ka-Shing Endowed Professorship in Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, effective December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2029.
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Zhen Xu Receives IEEE Carl Hellmuth Hertz Ultrasonics Award
This is the highest honor for mid-career researchers in ultrasonics internationally.
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Tumor-destroying soundwaves receive FDA approval for liver treatment in humans
Technique developed at the University of Michigan provides a non-invasive alternative to surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer.
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Histotripsy researchers receive Distinguished University Innovator Award
Technology holds promise to permit patients with diseased tissue to obtain treatment with less discomfort and faster recovery times than traditional surgery.
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Tumors partially destroyed with sound don’t come back, in rats
Technique pioneered at the University of Michigan could improve outcomes for cancer and neurological conditions.