The World Leading
Mission & Vision
The World Interactive Network Focused On Critical UltraSound (WINFOCUS) is the world leader scientific network committed to develop Point-of-Care Ultrasound practice, research, education, technology, and networking, addressing the needs of patients, institutions, services, and communities living in out-of-hospital and in-hospital critical scenarios.
Our Goals
- To identify critical scenarios where ultrasound, when implemented and incorporated into point-of-care, represents a critical added value to improve management, performance and outcomes.
- To identify ultrasound “point-of-care” applications within extra-hospital and in-hospital scenarios, consistent with prevention, triage, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of the critical patient.
- To identify the technical, clinical, organizational, and social competencies necessary for effective incorporation and diffusion of “point-of-care” ultrasound into critical scenarios, the methodology, technology, and instrumentation necessary for its implementation, and the feasibility, sustainability, and accuracy of the identified technologies.
- To evaluate and compare the experiences of different investigators through networking actions.
- To develop research projects and conferences;
To promote quality assured training programs, incorporating them, where appropriate, into school and university curricula.
Our Worldwide Network
Message from President Julina Md Noor
Julina Md Noor
WINFOCUS President
Dear POCUS community
It is a great honour and privilege to serve as President of WINFOCUS for the 2025–2027 term.
First and foremost, I would like to thank Professor Anthony Dean for his exceptional leadership. His tireless efforts have helped shape a more structured and resilient organization, one that is well-prepared to carry our mission forward.
As we enter an era shaped by artificial intelligence, we must embrace both its immense potential and its inherent complexities. AI is rapidly transforming the landscape of healthcare including the way we acquire, interpret, and act on ultrasound data. This presents a crucial opportunity for WINFOCUS to lead the global conversation on the responsible and effective integration of AI in POCUS. We are uniquely positioned to champion ethical standards, promote transparency, and ensure that technological advancements enhance rather than replace clinical judgment. By fostering research, refining quality assurance frameworks, and embedding AI competencies into education and training, we can help shape a future where innovation and patient-centered care go hand in hand.
At a time when conflict continues to divide many parts of the world, POCUS stands out as a unifying force. It brings together like-minded individuals from across borders and cultures, each facing unique challenges, yet united in their commitment to transforming care through ultrasound. We have witnessed its indispensable role in the most difficult environments, where infrastructure is disrupted and conventional imaging such as X-ray and CT is no longer available. In disaster zones, conflict areas, and remote settings, POCUS continues to deliver critical insights at the bedside. In these moments, it is more than a diagnostic tool, it is a lifeline. This global spirit of collaboration and resilience is, I believe, one of our greatest strengths.
I also pay tribute to the past presidents whose vision and dedication have built the strong foundation we stand on today. Each has contributed to a legacy that continues to grow. Each past president has left a unique and lasting mark, building on one another’s vision to elevate WINFOCUS from a pioneering idea into a truly global movement. Their leadership has laid the foundation and made it possible for us to innovate, collaborate, and grow.
Ultrasound transcends boundaries. It empowers practitioners, uplifts patients, and serves as a true agent of change. I now call upon all of you: clinicians, educators, innovators, and leaders, to unite, envision fearlessly, and shape what comes next. From every corner of the world, let us raise our voices and take action together. The road ahead is full of opportunity and it begins with us.
Sincerely,
Julina Md Noor
WINFOCUS President
Board of Directors 2025-2027
Julina Md Noor
WINFOCUS President
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Associate Professor Emergency Medicine Universiti Teknologi MARA
President for the Society of Critical Care & Emergency Sonography Malaysia.
Anthony Dean
WINFOCUS Past President
Pennsylvania, USA
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Professor Emeritus of Emergency Medicine and of Emergency Medicine in Radiology
Board of Directors PURE (Point-of-care Ultrasound in Resource-limited Environments)
Adrian Wong
WINFOCUS President Elect
London, United Kingdoom
Consultant Intensive Care and Anaesthesia King’s College Hospital, London UK
Honorary Senior Lecturer Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine King’s College London, UK
Arif Hussain
WINFOCUS General Secretary
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Saud University for Health Sciences
Head of Cardiac Critical Care King Abdulaziz Medical City
Marco Umaña
WINFOCUS Treasurer
San José, Costa Rica
Clinical Chief of the Emergency Deparment, Hospital Rafael Angel Calderón Guardia. San José, Costa Rica.
Professor assigned Postgraduate System, University of Costa Rica. Specializing in emergency medicine.
Gian Alfonso Cibinel
WINFOCUS Vice-President
Torino, Italy
Director – Emergency Education ASL TO3
Specialist in Internal Medicine
Specialist in Cardiology
Certified in Clinical Ultrasonography and Cardiovascular Ultrasonography
Francesco Corradi
WINFOCUS Board Member
Pisa, Italy
Director the Training Program in Anesthesiology at the University of Pisa
Editor in Chief of The Ultrasound Journal, Associate Professor in Anesthesiology, Ph.D. of Ultrasonography, Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa
Nuno Cortesão
WINFOCUS Board Member
Porto, Portugal
Winfocus Portugal ITC Director
Pulmonologist and Intensivist at Hospital da Arrábida – Gaia
Stig Holm Ovesen
WINFOCUS Board Member
Aarhus, Denmark
Emergency Department, Aarhus University Hospital Department of Clinical Medicine Aarhus University
Aarhus University Radiology Research Unit and the Research Center for Emergency Medicine
Burcu Azapoğlu Kaymak
WINFOCUS Board Member
Istanbul, Türkiye
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine
WINFOCUS Turkiye Course Coordinator, Instructor US Section – Emergency Medicine
Irene Ma
WINFOCUS Board Member
Calgary, Canada
Professor of Medicine and the John A. Buchanan Chair in General Internal Medicine at the University of Calgary
Research Staff at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston with the Division of Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine.
Miguel Montorfano
WINFOCUS Board Member
Rosario, Argentina
Hospital de Emergencias “Dr. Clemente Alvarez”
Chair Ultrasound & Vascular Doppler Department.
Peiman Nazerian
WINFOCUS Board Member
Firenze, Italy
Director of the Emergency Department (ED) of Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
Director of the Division of Point of Care Ultrasound of Careggi University Hospital,
Firenze, Italy.
José Retamal Carvajal
WINFOCUS Board Member
Santiago, Chile
Director of WINFOCUS International Training Unit in Chile
Director of Medical Education and Development at Clínica Dávila, and currently as Deputy Medical Director of Operations at RedSalud.
Nurul Liana Roslan
WINFOCUS Board Member
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Senior Emergency Critical Care Physician at Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Emergency Critical Care Physician, Emergency & Trauma Department Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Hamid Shokoohi
WINFOCUS Board Member
Boston, USA
Director of Emergency Ultrasound at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
Research Director | Emergency Ultrasound Research Program
Research Director | Center for Ultrasound Research and Education
Ana Tonelli
WINFOCUS Board Member
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA)
Ultrasound training program for Internal Medicine residents and holds the position of head of the teaching innovation service.
Leonardo Vera
WINFOCUS Board Member
Rosario, Argentina
Doppler Hospital de emergencias Dr. Clemente Alvarez (H.E.C.A.) WINFOCUS Trainer Argentina.
Faculty Instructor specializing in General and Doppler Ultrasound at Dr. Clemente Alvarez Emergency Hospital (H.E.C.A.).”
Gabriele Via
WINFOCUS Board Member
Lugano, Switzerland
Cardiac Anesthesia and Intensive Care
Cardiocentro Ticino
Intensivist, Anesthesiologist Director, WINFOCUS Cardiac Ultrasound Training Program
Vitka Vujanovic
WINFOCUS Board Member
Maribor, Slovenia
Emergency Medical Service Maribor, Prehospital Unit.
Community Healthcare Center Dr. Adolfa Drolca Maribor, Emergency Medical Service Maribor, Prehospital Unit. Past President of WINFOCUS Slovenia
Secretariat Team
Davide Neri
CEO
Cristina Recasens
COO
Quim Fuster
Communication and Digital Strategist
Marina Guzman
Project Manager and Design Lead
Daniel Bellini
Web Master
Daniel Pereira
Academy IT Manager
Paloma Guerra Blanco
Regional Communications Coordinator | México
Candela Romero
Graphic designer intern