Usono strengthens R&D team with an expert in biomedical engineering with a PhD from Bournemouth University
We’re thrilled to welcome Alexander Breen to the Usono team! With a PhD from Bournemouth University in Prosthetics and Biomedical Engineering, and a deep expertise in medical imaging, biomechanics, and computer vision, Alex brings a fresh perspective on how ultrasound can revolutionise patient care. Passionate about dynamic imaging, he sees ProbeFix as a game-changer in enabling precise, real-world functional assessments.
Read more about why Alex joined Usono and how his expertise will help shape the future of ultrasound technology!
When asked why he chose Usono, Alex shared, “I joined Usono because of their innovative approach to ultrasound imaging. It makes perfect sense to me that when evaluating and monitoring intracorporeal structures during functional tasks, static imaging has limited utility.” Alex really believes in the power of ultrasound as a safer, more mobile alternative to traditional imaging methods.
He continues, “Ultrasound offers a safe and mobile alternative to traditional imaging, without the need for ionising radiation. Its high image capture rate and ability to visualise and accurately measure structures deep within the body make it an ideal tool for dynamic assessments of the body in motion.”
With his expertise in medical imaging and biomechanics, Alex has spent years researching how to quantify in vivo intracorporeal mechanics using imaging data. He explains, “My extensive research on quantifying in vivo intracorporeal mechanics using medical imaging has given me deep insights into deriving motion-based analysis from imaging data.”
Now, at Usono, he’s using those insights to help develop AI-assisted tools that bring more precision and automation to clinical workflows.
One part of Usono’s work that Alex is particularly excited about is ProbeFix. He notes, “ProbeFix is a unique solution that ensures stable and consistent ultrasound imaging, which is crucial for reliable measurements and diagnostics. I appreciate how it addresses a common challenge in ultrasound imaging—maintaining probe stability—allowing for high-quality imaging even during dynamic assessments.”
He also sees the real-world benefits of this technology: “Unlike isometric tests performed on a clinician’s treatment table, ProbeFix enhances ultrasound assessments by enabling real-world functional settings such as on a treadmill or even on the sports field.” This stability is essential for applications in musculoskeletal and cardiovascular imaging, where precision is critical.
We’re so happy to have Alex on the team and can’t wait to see the contributions he’ll make as we continue to innovate and improve patient care through ultrasound technology!
