Alex Dresner
About Alex Dresner
Alex Dresner is the Co-Founder and CEO of Imagen, driven by personal experiences with misdiagnosed cancer to improve diagnostic imaging accuracy.
Alex Dresner Co-Founder & CEO
Alex Dresner is the Co-Founder and CEO of Imagen, a company devoted to enhancing the accuracy of diagnostic imaging and the quality of healthcare services. His personal experiences with medical misdiagnoses have driven his commitment to making significant improvements in this field.
Personal Health Journey of Alex Dresner
At the age of 25, Alex Dresner was diagnosed with metastatic cancer, which was initially missed on a medical image. Seeking a second opinion, the misdiagnosis was reversed, leading to his treatment through surgery and nine months of chemotherapy. This experience inspired much of his professional focus on improving diagnostic accuracy.
Impact of Family Health on Alex Dresner
Alex Dresner's father passed away from lung cancer, a condition that was not detected in its initial chest X-ray. This personal tragedy had a profound impact on Dresner and became a driving force behind his dedication to enhancing diagnostic tools and methods through his work with Imagen.
Founding of Imagen by Alex Dresner
Alex Dresner co-founded Imagen with a mission to improve diagnostic imaging accuracy and elevate the quality of medical care available to patients. His experiences with misdiagnoses in his personal and family health cases have deeply influenced his professional objectives and the vision for Imagen.