Cathal Breen

Prof Cathal Breen is a Professor at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Health and Social Care and a leading researcher in cardiovascular health and medical education technology. With a focus on ECG interpretation, clinical decision support systems, and simulation-based learning, he has published extensively on topics ranging from electrode misplacement effects to AI applications in comatose patient care. His work bridges clinical practice with technological innovation.

• Education: Not explicitly detailed but inferred through research leadership
• Key Collaborations: Heriot-Watt University, NHS Lothian

Research Interests span cardiovascular diagnostics, simulation training for clinical skills, and digital health solutions. He has pioneered tools like the heARtbeat augmented reality app for ECG training and evaluated AI-generated auditory stimuli for critical care patients. His recent projects examine burn management, delirium interventions, and stress management via heart rate variability.