The HybridEcho team was proud to exhibit at the IEEE 6G Summit in Dresden – one of the leading platforms for future wireless communication technologies.

Our presentation focused on the intersection of 6G innovation and medical technology, with a particular emphasis on ultrasound imaging. We showcased our latest developments and prototypes, demonstrating the potential of 6G for advanced medical applications. These achievements were made possible through the dedication and technical expertise of our team.

Special thanks to everyone who played a key role in preparing and presenting our demo:
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<li>Moritz Herzog</li>
<li>Richard Nauber</li>
<li>Cornelius Kühnöl</li>
<li>Edgar Dorausch</li>
<li>Pascal Stöver</li>
<li>Franz Richter</li>
<li>Mai Beckers</li>
<li>Lisa Schurack</li>
<li>Aswanth Thayyil</li>
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We look forward to further developing our work and actively contributing to the dialogue between telecommunications and medical technology.

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From March 24, to April 2, 2025 over 50 students of medicine, engeneering and computer science dedicated themselves to current developments and challenges in medical technology. Together, the students not only gained insights into each other disciplines, but also developed startup ideas together and met real research groups.

Many thanks to all the motivated participants! We look forward to seeing some of you again at the upcoming summer projects.

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On March 26 and 27, the first Digital Health Innovation Forum took place at the Hasso-Plattner-Institute, bringing together experts from research, policy and industry to explore the latest advances in digital health.

The HybridEcho team was represented by Paul and Yannick. The event provided a dynamic platform to discuss cutting-edge medical technologies and the broader policy, economic and leadership challenges associated with their implementation.

Together with other participants from the JUGAs, we presented our latest results in ultrasound research at a joint booth.

Throughout the event, participants engaged in insightful discussions, attended lectures, and explored new developments in digital health. The forum fostered the exchange of knowledge and strengthened connections between experts, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in shaping the future of healthcare.

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<div><span style=”font-family: Aptos,sans-serif; font-size: small;”><span>On February 13th and 14th, 2025, members of the HybridEcho team had the opportunity to visit iThera Medical GmbH in Munich for an intensive two-day exchange of experiences, research, and expertise. Moritz, Paul, Yannick, Johanna, Richard, Edgar, Cornelius, Pascal, Julian, Tönnis, and Erik joined for the visit. This visit brought together experts from both organizations to explore advancements in photoacoustic and hybrid ultrasound technologies and identify potential areas for collaboration.</span></span></div>
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<div><span style=”font-family: Aptos,sans-serif; font-size: small;”><span>On Thursday, iThera and HybridEcho introduced their respective technologies to one another, delving into current developments, research areas, and ongoing projects. These discussions facilitated a comprehensive knowledge transfer, ensuring that both teams remained up to date with the latest advancements while fostering collaborative opportunities for future innovations.</span></span></div>
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<div><span style=”font-family: Aptos,sans-serif; font-size: small;”><span><b>Technical Deep Dives &amp; Hands-On Experience</b></span></span></div>
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<div><span style=”font-family: Aptos,sans-serif; font-size: small;”><span>On Friday, the discussions became more specialized, with dedicated expert sessions within the Medical, IT, and Engineering teams. These sessions allowed us to analyze specific challenges, compare methodologies, and explore synergies in research and development. A key focus was on identifying commonalities in our research approaches and where we could mutually benefit from each other’s expertise. One highlight of the visit was the hands-on demonstration of iThera’s commercially available optoacoustic ultrasound device, which we had the opportunity to test firsthand, gaining valuable insights into real-world applications of their technology.</span></span></div>
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<div><span style=”font-family: Aptos,sans-serif; font-size: small;”><span>Beyond exchanging knowledge, the visit aimed to define concrete next steps for future cooperation. Both teams identified key areas where we can learn from each other, leverage our expertise, and drive innovation together. These discussions laid the groundwork for potential joint research projects and technological advancements in ultrasound imaging.</span></span></div>
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<div><span style=”font-family: Aptos,sans-serif; font-size: small;”><span>We look forward to building on this collaboration and thank iThera Medical for the insightful discussions, warm hospitality, and inspiring exchange!</span></span></div>
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This year, ECCO 2025, the largest conference on chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), took place in Berlin. Moritz and Jonas attended to engage with the latest research and developments in the field.

A key moment of the conference was Jonas’ presentation of our research on Ultrasound Spectroscopy for the detection of inflammation in IBD, which sparked insightful discussions and provided valuable feedback from other researchers.

In addition to attending lectures and presentations, they explored recent advancements in ultrasound technology and exchanged ideas with colleagues from various disciplines. The conference offered new perspectives and valuable input for their ongoing work.

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<div><span style=”font-family: Aptos,sans-serif; font-size: small;”><span>On February 13th and 14th, 2025, members of the HybridEcho team had the opportunity to visit iThera Medical GmbH in Munich for an intensive two-day exchange of experiences, research, and expertise. Moritz, Paul, Yannick, Johanna, Richard, Edgar, Cornelius, Pascal, Julian, Tönnis, and Erik joined for the visit. This visit brought together experts from both organizations to explore advancements in photoacoustic and hybrid ultrasound technologies and identify potential areas for collaboration.</span></span></div>
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<div><span style=”font-family: Aptos,sans-serif; font-size: small;”><span>On Thursday, iThera and HybridEcho introduced their respective technologies to one another, delving into current developments, research areas, and ongoing projects. These discussions facilitated a comprehensive knowledge transfer, ensuring that both teams remained up to date with the latest advancements while fostering collaborative opportunities for future innovations.</span></span></div>
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<div><span style=”font-family: Aptos,sans-serif; font-size: small;”><span>On Friday, the discussions became more specialized, with dedicated expert sessions within the Medical, IT, and Engineering teams. These sessions allowed us to analyze specific challenges, compare methodologies, and explore synergies in research and development. A key focus was on identifying commonalities in our research approaches and where we could mutually benefit from each other’s expertise. One highlight of the visit was the hands-on demonstration of iThera’s commercially available optoacoustic ultrasound device, which we had the opportunity to test firsthand, gaining valuable insights into real-world applications of their technology.</span></span></div>
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<div><span style=”font-family: Aptos,sans-serif; font-size: small;”><span><b>Shaping Future Collaboration</b></span></span></div>
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<div><span style=”font-family: Aptos,sans-serif; font-size: small;”><span>Beyond exchanging knowledge, the visit aimed to define concrete next steps for future cooperation. Both teams identified key areas where we can learn from each other, leverage our expertise, and drive innovation together. These discussions laid the groundwork for potential joint research projects and technological advancements in ultrasound imaging.</span></span></div>
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<div><span style=”font-family: Aptos,sans-serif; font-size: small;”><span>We look forward to building on this collaboration and thank iThera Medical for the insightful discussions, warm hospitality, and inspiring exchange!</span></span></div>
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At our All-Hands Meeting hosted by SITEC Industrietechnologie GmbH, Julian Kober unveiled the first prototype of our very own “HybridEcho Ultrasound Machine.” While it may still have the unmistakable look of a lab prototype (and we embrace that 😄), it marks the culmination of years of dedication and sets the stage for exciting advancements ahead. This year’s ambitious goal? Producing the first tissue image using the HybridEcho approach! The meeting was packed with updates that highlight the incredible collaboration across our consortium:
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<li>Marco Kircher (Fraunhofer IPMS), alongside Erhard Landgraf and Daniel Köhler (Infineon Technologies), presented major strides in cMUT development.</li>
<li>Tönnis Trittler (HybridEcho) shared groundbreaking work on metamaterial-based transducers, created in partnership with SITEC Industrietechnologie GmbH, HETEROMERGE GmbH, and Fraunhofer IKTS.</li>
<li>Dr.-Ing. Richard Nauber, Cornelius Kühnöl, and Edgar Dorausch demonstrated innovative approaches to adapting mobile communication signal processing techniques to ultrasound imaging.</li>
<li>Karsten Stork (Exelonix GmbH) introduced signal orchestration methods developed with Contronix Engineering GmbH.</li>
<li>Sebastian Wolfram (WOLFRAM Designer und Ingenieure) showcased visionary design concepts that give a glimpse into the future of the HybridEcho project.</li>
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During the second weekend of November, Julia, Tina, and Johanna, three members of the HybridEcho team, attended Euroson 2024 in Naples, Italy – a global meeting of ultrasound professionals focused on clinical applications and recent innovations in ultrasound technology. This annual event is a crucial platform for sharing insights, exploring groundbreaking research, and setting standards in the field.

Throughout the conference, we tested cutting-edge imaging technologies firsthand and assessed their potential impact on clinical practice. In addition to attending inspiring lectures, symposia, and workshops, we presented our latest research on the following topics: <i>“Backscatter coefficient in focal liver lesions – Influence of attenuation correction”</i> and <i>“Backscatter Coefficient in Raw Ultrasound from Handheld Devices for Quantification of Liver Steatosis.”</i>

Euroson 2024 offered a valuable opportunity to connect with other experts in the field, exchange ideas with national and international colleagues, and explore multidisciplinary perspectives on advancing ultrasound technology. The setting of Naples, with its unique atmosphere, provided an inspiring backdrop to an already enriching experience for the HybridEcho team.

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<span data-teams=”true”><span class=”ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak” dir=”ltr”>Jakob Schäfer successfully defended his dissertation this week. He has spent the last two years at HybridEcho researching quantitative ultrasound on the liver and wrote his dissertation on the topic of ‘Correlation between spectroscopic attenuation of broadband raw ultrasound data collected by handheld devices and the Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP)’.</span></span>

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<span data-contrast=”auto”>During the first week of October, Moritz and Johanna, both members of the HybridEcho clinical team had the pleasure of attending the DLT2024 (Dreiländertreff), hosted by the ÖGUM, DEGUM and SGUM in Salzburg, Austria. The DLT is a multidisciplinary ultrasound meeting of the German-speaking countries Austria, Germany, and Switzerland and takes place annually. The event is a platform for discussing innovative techniques, exploring the latest research findings and developing common standards regarding the application of ultrasound in the medical field. Experts of clinical and technical aspects of ultrasound came together to explore the recent developments, test new equipment and gain knowledge in meetings, lectures, workshops and case discussions. In this context Johanna had the opportunity to present the latest results regarding the current researches of our team in the field of quantitative ultrasound and its application on focal liver lesions. Dr. med. Nicole Kampfrath showcased part of our research on the quality of ultrasound imaging. </span><span data-ccp-props=”{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}”> </span>

<span data-contrast=”auto”>The conference proved to be a framework for connecting with like-minded people, exchanging ideas with national and international collaboration partners and discussing multidisciplinary approaches on further development of ultrasound technology.</span><span data-ccp-props=”{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}”> </span>

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<span>This year Hybrid Echo again joined the annual conference for visceral medicine hosted by the DGVS in Leipzig. Recent findings of their research activities were presented in different sessions, the group displayed demos of their technology in the exhibition hall to discuss and exchange ideas with clinical experts from all over germany amd hosted a session at the interface between medicine and technology.</span>

Since working on new probe designs the group also showcased and tested ergonomic prototypes with clinicians to collect user feedback. Thanks to DGVS for organizing this great event, we are looking forward to come back next year!

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The HybridEcho team showcased their latest advancements in medical ultrasound technology at the 2024 IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Joint Symposium in Taiwan. They presented six scientific posters and a lecture covering hardware, signal processing, and clinical applications. Congratulations to Tina Gabriel for winning 1st place and Julian Kober for taking 2nd place in the 90-second pitch competition.

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We had the opportunity to present a variety of demos at the <a href=”https://www.ai-and-electronics-for-medicine.de”>AI &amp; Electronics for Medicine Conference 2024</a>.

<span>As an interdisciplinary research project, we’re driven by these questions:</span><span>
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</span><span>- How can we use 6G-based algorithms to get a better ultrasound picture?</span><span>
</span><span>- How can we build a probe to utilize advanced algorithms and signals?</span><span>
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</span><span>That’s what we are demonstrating at the booth! We want to highlight the tremendous signal quality gains achieved by the hybrid technology approach together with optimized waveforms and processing compared to conventional piezo-based sensor systems.</span><span>
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</span><span>Beyond that we’re excited to show you which technologies from our consortium partners are in the</span><span class=”white-space-pre”> </span><a class=”app-aware-link ” href=”https://www.linkedin.com/company/hybridecho/” target=”_self” rel=”noopener” data-test-app-aware-link=””><span>HybridEcho</span></a><span class=”white-space-pre”> </span><span>prototypes. Therefore the</span><span class=”white-space-pre”> </span><a class=”app-aware-link ” href=”https://www.linkedin.com/company/fraunhofer-ipms/” target=”_self” rel=”noopener” data-test-app-aware-link=””><span>Fraunhofer IPMS</span></a><span class=”white-space-pre”> </span><span>shows their extremely sensitive MEMS with their cMUT Eval Kit and</span><span class=”white-space-pre”> </span><a class=”app-aware-link ” href=”https://www.linkedin.com/company/heteromerge/” target=”_self” rel=”noopener” data-test-app-aware-link=””><span>HETEROMERGE GmbH</span></a><span class=”white-space-pre”> </span><span>demonstrates their microscale 3D printing capabilities of Metamaterials.</span><span>
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</span><span>We already had lots of interesting exchange and discussions and are looking forward to future cooperations. Many thanks belong to the</span><span class=”white-space-pre”> </span><a class=”app-aware-link ” href=”https://www.linkedin.com/company/else-kroener-fresenius-center-for-digital-health/” target=”_self” rel=”noopener” data-test-app-aware-link=””><span>Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Digital Health</span></a><span class=”white-space-pre”> </span><span>for the excellent organization of the event.</span>

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Last week, our team hosted the first-ever Interdisciplinary Ultrasound Symposium (UltrasounDD) in Dresden, welcoming over 50 attendees from diverse fields. Engineers, clinicians, researchers, and industry leaders gathered to exchange knowledge. Key insights included the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the exciting local ultrasound research.

A special thanks to our speakers, exhibitors, EKFZ for their support, and our hardworking students. We look forward to continuing these conversations and hope to see everyone next year!

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Our scientists Julian and Tönnis recently attended the renowned workshop, „Messtechnische Anwendungen von Ultraschall“<span lang=”en-US”>  </span><span lang=”en-US”>(Measurement Applications of Ultrasonics), hosted by the DEGA e.V. Ultrasound Expert Committee. The biyearly event, held at the Monastery Drübeck in the Harz Mountains, brings together experts from various companies and research facilities in Germany to explore the world of ultrasonics.</span><span lang=”en-US”> </span>

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Tönnis showcased part of our research on transducer characterization with his talk on the topic „Broadband Characterizations of Non-Linearities of Ultrasonic Transducers using Swept-Sine Technique.”<span lang=”en-US”> </span>

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The workshop proved to be a melting pot of knowledge, fostering fruitful discussions and enabling extensive networking opportunities. Engaging with like-minded professionals and enthusiasts, Julian and Tönnis exchanged ideas, experiences, and cutting-edge research, further strengthening their understanding of ultrasonic applications.

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The event featured a diverse range of presentations, each delving into the vast potential of ultrasonics in various fields. From medical imaging advancements to industrial applications and beyond, the workshop showcased the limitless possibilities that ultrasonics offer in today’s world.

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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the organizers of the workshop from the University of Paderborn for organizing this event.

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Our research group recently organized our first hackathon in cooperation with MMS-Telekom. This event was an incredible success, drawing nearly 30 enthusiastic participants from diverse backgrounds.

The hackathon featured three exciting challenges designed to test and expand the participants’ skills:
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<li><strong>Analysis of Raw Ultrasound Data:</strong> Participants tackled the complexities of interpreting raw ultrasound data, applying innovative techniques to enhance data accuracy and usability.</li>
<li><strong>Cleaning and Controlling Databases:</strong> This challenge focused on the essential task of maintaining and managing large datasets, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing database performance.</li>
<li><strong>Setting Up a Good Medical Database:</strong> Participants worked on creating a robust medical database, emphasizing the importance of data organization and accessibility for medical research and applications.</li>
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The event was a fantastic opportunity for our group to engage with talented individuals, exchange ideas, and advance our understanding of critical topics in medical technology and data management. We are grateful to MMS-Telekom for their support and collaboration in making this hackathon a memorable and productive experience.

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In the beginning of June, ISCOMS 2024 took place in Groningen, Netherlands, showcasing a well-organized student congress centered on biomedical topics.

Among the many participants, Tina Gabriel presented her work on “H-Scan in Liver Steatosis – Based on Raw Ultrasound Data.” Her presentation received recognition as the session winner in “Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Techniques.”

Tina will continue her work on this subject as part of her medical thesis. Future research will not only aim to stage the level of steatosis but also attempt to differentiate between different etiologies.

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Our research group, recently had the pleasure of participating in the 6GSummit once again. During the event, we showcased our innovative approach to medical ultrasound using the “ULA-OP 256″ from Italy in a demo setup.

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Congratulations to Marco Arnegger on completing his Diploma Thesis! In his thesis, Marco developed a new method to analyze non-linearities across a broad spectrum. This method was applied to compare the performance of capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers (cMUTs) and piezoelectric transducers (piezos). His results will assist the HybridEcho Group in transducer design.

After completing his thesis, Marco plans to travel through Europe before transitioning into the industry. We congratulate Marco on his achievement and wish him well in his future endeavors.

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<div><span lang=”en-US”>Last week Julian had the chance to attend and present our work on a novel ultrasound transducer concept at the iMAPS Medical Microelectronics Workshop in Arizona, USA.</span></div>
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<div><span lang=”en-US”>To increase the resolution and therefore also diagnostic output of our ultrasound concept, we’ve used a broadband piezoelectric material to built a prototype. In combination with a transducer embedding in a flexible biocompatible substrate we’ve showed that this acoustic stack is able to emit comparable amplitudes of sound pressure in a laboratory setup in comparison with a traditional wire bonded solution. The flexibility of the shown solution could not only prove to be advantageous in our hybrid solution but also in other miniaturized medical applications as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), ultrasound wearables and handhelds.</span></div>
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<div><span lang=”en-US”>Our partners Eckardt Bihler, Gregor Schmidt and Marc Hauer from DYCONEX, Julius Weber from Contronix Engineering GmbH and Susan Walter from Fraunhofer IKTS have put a lot of effort into making the embedded acoustic stack possible. Many thanks to them.</span></div>
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<div><span lang=”en-US”>In summary, the event was compact and delightful. Julian had the opportunity to connect with fellow researchers who specialize in medical microelectronics packaging for medical devices.</span></div>
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<span lang=”de”><span lang=”en-US”>Tönnis Trittler presented the latest research results within our SAB funded project at the Workshop Microprinting 2024 in Bad Schandau. The workshop covered emerging trends in Microprinting, showcasing materials, methods and applications. Our shown work shows how we are pursuing additive manufacturing of matching layers for ultrasonic transducers using two-photon-polymerization lithography. We would like to thank all involved project partners for making these advancements possible – namely Fraunhofer IPMS, Fraunhofer IKTS and HETEROMERGE GmbH.</span></span>

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<div>Collaborating with the MSDLab, Moritz Herzog, Cornelius Kühnöl, Edgar Dorausch and Julian Kober from the HybridEcho Team, visited the the <a class=”link” href=”https://it.linkedin.com/school/university-of-florence/?trk=public_post-text” target=”_self” rel=”noopener” data-tracking-control-name=”public_post-text” data-tracking-will-navigate=””>Università degli Studi di Firenze</a> last week.</div>
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<div>All experiments were conducted utilizing the Research platform ULA OP 256, one of the few systems boasting Linear Amplifiers, enabeling real arbitrary signal transmission in 256 channels.</div>
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<div>Cornelius Kühnöl focused on testing ultrasound signal forms, Edgar Dorausch worked on refining his image reconstruction algorithms and Julian Kober delved into investigating heating and crosstalk phenomena.</div>
<div>Despite the relatively short timeframe, we were able to obtain our first image, albeit requiring further fine-tuning.</div>
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<div>We are grateful to the EKFZ and the <a class=”link” href=”https://de.linkedin.com/company/sab-foerderbank?trk=public_post-text” target=”_self” rel=”noopener” data-tracking-control-name=”public_post-text” data-tracking-will-navigate=””>Sächsische Aufbaubank – Förderbank –  </a>for their financial support, as well as to Enrico Boni, Alessandro Ramalli and Piero Tortoli for the fantastic collaboration!</div>
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<div>The program covered a diverse range of topics, offering insightful hands-on courses across 7 different areas for each group. One highlight was the practical session with an endoscope as well as improving the participants ultrasound skills in another session. For Tina, it was particularly interesting to improve her ultrasound capability in order to be able to help the HybridEcho team with further research steps. The very competent instructors provided valuable tips, enhancing her skills and knowledge in the process.</div>
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<div>Thanks to the organizers for the excellent event and to the EKFZ for making Tinas participation possible!</div>
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