Jason Raymond

Jason Raymond, Ph.D., is a Research Assistant Professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech-Carilion, where he also serves as the Focused Ultrasound Core Manager. He leads advanced research in therapeutic ultrasound and manages state-of-the-art facilities including MRI-guided focused ultrasound systems and a 9.4T small-bore MR-imaging platform. His work supports both preclinical and clinical trials in focused ultrasound applications.

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Cincinnati
• Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Oxford
• Lecturer and Senior Research Associate, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford
• Junior Research Fellow, Kellogg College, Oxford
• B.S. and M.S. in Engineering Acoustics and Mechanical Engineering, Boston University

Dr. Raymond’s research focuses on biomedical therapeutic ultrasound, with applications in drug delivery, blood-brain barrier opening, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation, and acoustic cavitation. His expertise also extends to ultrasound contrast agents, photoacoustic imaging, and the physical interactions of sound and light in biological tissues. He has pioneered work in sonochemistry, microbubble dynamics, and non-invasive neuromodulation.

His recent publications reveal a strong trend in leveraging ultrasound for chemical and biological applications, including sonochemical degradation, hydroxyl radical monitoring, and genetic engineering of biofilms. His work integrates acoustics, chemistry, and biomedical engineering to develop novel therapeutic and diagnostic tools.

• 38th F.V. Hunt Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Acoustical Society of America
• Whitaker International Fellowship, Thoraxcenter–Erasmus Medical Center
• Junior Research Fellowship, Kellogg College, Oxford

Dr. Raymond has been instrumental in establishing physical acoustics laboratories and has contributed to major advancements in focused ultrasound technology. He actively mentors researchers, supports collaborative projects across Virginia Tech, and provides technical guidance for industry and academic partners. His leadership in core facilities enables broad access to cutting-edge ultrasound technologies.

He manages the Focused Ultrasound Technical Facilities at FBRI, which include a clinical transcranial MRI-guided focused ultrasound system (InSightec and Siemens) and a Bruker 9.4T MR system for small animal studies. These labs support research in non-invasive surgery, hyperthermia, ablation, and blood-brain barrier modulation.