Brent Burbridge

Saskatchewan Health Authority, University of Saskatchewan

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Total Citations

167

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About

Brent Burbridge is a pioneering radiologist and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of telerobotic sonography — a transformative technology enabling remote diagnostic ultrasound imaging. Based at the intersection of radiology and health technology innovation, Burbridge has dedicated his research to expanding access to high-quality medical imaging in underserved and geographically isolated communities. His most influential contributions include groundbreaking feasibility studies demonstrating that radiologists and sonographers can effectively control ultrasound transducers and imaging settings from remote locations. His 2017 study on adult abdominal telerobotic ultrasound (66 citations) established early proof-of-concept, while his 2018 crossover comparison of telerobotic prenatal sonography (52 citations) extended the technology's clinical promise to obstetric care — a particularly critical application for rural and remote populations with limited specialist access. His 2020 comprehensive review of telerobotic sonography (49 citations) synthesized the growing evidence base, cementing his status as a leading authority in the field. Collectively, Burbridge's work has garnered over 160 citations, reflecting substantial scholarly impact and helping catalyze global interest in robotic ultrasound as a practical solution to healthcare disparities in diagnostic imaging access.