Ultrasound pioneer receives engineering accolade
Professor Peter Wells (centre) receives his award from outgoing president of the Royal Academy of Engineering Sir John Parker and new president Ann Dowling, who was elected president on the same day.
Ultrasound imaging pioneer Professor Peter Wells CBE has been awarded one of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s highest accolades, the Sir Frank Whittle medal, for his outstanding achievements in medical engineering over six decades. He received the medal at the academy’s AGM in London.
Academy president Sir John Parker said: “Using engineering science, Peter Wells has pioneered the development of ultrasonics as a diagnostic and surgical tool, which has revolutionised clinical practice. His vision and determination in exploiting the advantages of ultrasound as a non-invasive imaging technique have contributed to high improvements in healthcare and he is a worthy winner of the Whittle Medal.”
See the full story on page 36 of the October 2014 issue of RAD Magazine.
