ERIG Chair David Melton shared information about an opportunity to be involved in an important LOCAL project for the very early detection of Parkinson’s by analysing routine eye scans taken at opticians.
This would involve joining an advisory panel in January 2025. There are quarterly meetings, held online, via video call.
The researcher are looking for People with Parkinson’s as well as partners, family members and carers.
Background
Research has found that images taken during routine eye exams are able to detect markers of Parkinson’s years before a clinical diagnosis. Ana-Paul Rubio, and researchers at the University of Edinburgh, are looking at improving eye healthcare and improving health outcomes in Scotland by analysing images from community optometrists. The project is called The Scottish Collaborative Optometry-Ophthalmology Network eResearch (SCONe).
The researchers aim to use SCONe to identify biomarkers that can enable the early detection and management of various conditions, including Parkinson’s.
Ana is putting together an advisory panel to help shape this work and ensure it is relevant and impactful for people with Parkinson’s.
Please read the full Role Description for more information.
As the research beings in January 2024, please express your interest by Monday 30 December 2024 by emailing Ana-Paula with any questions at arubio@ed.ac.uk .
