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Sound speed gives ultrasound new insight

Sound speed gives ultrasound new insight

Ultrasound is already used across healthcare, but it does not always provide enough information for confident decisions. Our approach uses sound-speed imaging to extract added insight into tissue properties from the same ultrasonic waves.

Year:

2026

University:

Uppsala University

Responsible Researcher:

Orcun Göksel, Ph.D., Professor;Can Deniz Bezek, M.Sc., doctoral student; Dieter Schweizer, Ph.D.

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Ultrasound is safe, fast, affordable, and widely used, but it mainly shows how strongly tissue reflects sound. This is not always enough to distinguish tissues or determine whether a change is disease-related. We image sound speed: how fast sound travels through tissue. This creates a map of tissue content and can support clinical decisions in breast cancer, muscular disease, and fatty liver disease. The technology can be integrated into existing ultrasound systems and used in hospitals, primary care, and mobile settings. The goal is earlier diagnosis, better triage, fewer unnecessary exams, and more equitable care. We seek healthcare providers, medtech companies, and innovation partners for clinical validation and product integration.