Insights to Ultrasound

The global reach of Norwegian ultrasound innovation -series | The Explorer

  • Part 1 – Dr Liv Hatle’s pioneering work in ultrasound saves lives 40 years on

    Ultrasound pioneer Norwegian cardiologist Liv Hatle – a woman and clinician whose contribution to Healthcare has changed the lives of many globally.

  • Part 2 – How Bjørn Angelsen’s innovation spearheaded a medical ultrasound industry

    One of the great engineering achievements from Norway: Bjørn A. J. Angelsen’s invention, Doppler ultrasound device to measure blood flow. This invention founded the basis for GE Vingmed.

  • Part 3 – From startup to global brand: a medical ultrasound success

    Get a comprehensive understanding of how Anders Wold got into the ultrasound business, succeeded in building a global brand, and made ultrasound available anytime and anywhere around the globe.

  • Part 4 – From medical innovation to commercialisation: a translational success

    The 4th article of our series on Norwegian ultrasound innovation is about Kjell Kristoffersen - a key person at the interface between the pioneering invention of ultrasound and its clinical impact.

  • Part 5 - Putting microbubbles to work in medical ultrasound imaging

    The 5th article of the series, which focuses on how Norwegian ultrasound innovation is impacting medicine globally. Featuring pioneers of ultrasound microbubbles - Dr Jonny Østensen and Dr Svein Kvåle.

  • Part 6 - Sir William Castell: championing Norway’s pioneers of ultrasound contrast media

    We are delighted to share the 6th article of the series “The global reach of Norwegian ultrasound innovation”, which focuses on how Norwegian ultrasound innovation is impacting medicine globally.

    The article features the vital role Sir William Castell played in championing Norway’s pioneers of medical ultrasound contrast media.