International Guest Lecture: Advances in MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Tremor Treatment

The Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine (FK), Hasanuddin University (UNHAS), organized an international guest lecture featuring a speaker from the Kaikoukai Healthcare Group, Japan, Dr. Takahiko Tsugawa, who presented the topic “New Treatment for Tremor: MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS).”

The event was held on 20th October 2025 in a hybrid format (online and offline) at the Department of Neurology meeting room and attended by 71 Neurology residents of the Faculty of Medicine, UNHAS. The lecture was officially opened by the Vice Dean for Publication, Community Service, and International Affairs, Prof. Dr. dr. Rina Masadah, M.Phil., Sp.PA(K), followed by a welcome remark from the Secretary of the Neurology Specialist Program, Dr. dr. Audry Devisanty Wuysang, Sp.N(K).

The event was also attended by representatives from Kaikoukai Healthcare Group, both from Japan and Indonesia, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening academic and clinical collaboration between the two countries in the field of neurology and modern medical technology. The lecture and discussion session were moderated by dr. Rais Reskiawan, Ph.D. The participants showed great enthusiasm, as seen from the many questions and active discussions throughout the session.

In his lecture, Dr. Tsugawa presented the latest advancements in tremor management using MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) technology, which has been proven to be highly effective in treating tremors, including those caused by Parkinson’s disease. This technology represents one of the most advanced non-invasive therapies in the world and is not yet available in Indonesia, making the session particularly insightful and valuable for all participants.

This event was made possible through the support of the Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, UNHAS, under the leadership of the Head of Department, Dr. dr. Jumraini Tammasse, Sp.N., Subsp.N.R.E(K) and Secretary of the Department dr. Muhammad Yunus Amran, Ph.D, Sp.N, Subsp.NIIOO(K), FINR, FIPM, FINA.

The guest lecture is expected to broaden academic perspectives, strengthen international networks, and open opportunities for research collaboration between the Faculty of Medicine, UNHAS, and the Kaikoukai Healthcare Group, Japan, particularly in developing non-invasive neuromodulation therapies for patients with neurological disorders.