George Corner

Ninewells Hospital, University of Dundee

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George Corner is a researcher specializing in therapeutic ultrasound, robotic-assisted medical interventions, and image-guided surgery, with a particular focus on High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) as a non-invasive cancer treatment modality. His work addresses some of the most pressing clinical challenges in ultrasound-based tumor ablation, including beam accuracy, tissue visualization, and real-time target tracking during focused ultrasound surgery (FUS). Corner's most notable contributions include pioneering the integration of robotic manipulators with HIFU systems to improve precision and clinical applicability, as documented in his 2009 studies on robotic therapeutic ultrasound development. He has also advanced ultrasound-guided focused ultrasound surgery (USgFUS) by exploring sonoelastography as a feasible tool for near real-time organ motion tracking — a critical challenge when targeting tumors affected by patient movement or breathing. His 2011 work on real-time ultrasound image guidance offered a practical alternative to the more costly and logistically complex MRI-guided approaches. While his citation counts remain modest — reflecting the specialized and emerging nature of his field — Corner's research represents meaningful foundational work in making HIFU a more accurate, accessible, and clinically viable treatment for cancer patients.