of state funding under Northam’s predecessors. Northam pledged that he would continue the support and while also investing in education hoping to draw in more scientists. The Focused Ultrasound Foundation has been recognized by National Geographic UK for funding research regarding the ultrasound treatment technique that has the protentional to transform the treatment of life-threatening diseases and difficult-to-cure conditions. References External links Health charities in the United States Medical imaging organizations Biomedical research foundations Medical ultrasonography Organizations established in 2005 Medical and health organizations based in Virginia