Ann-Kathrin Schalkamp
Applying Machine Learning for Healthcare
Applying Machine Learning for Healthcare
My research interest lies in the intersection of machine learning, medicine, and neuroscience.
Given the advancements in technologies generating big data and methodological tools in the field of machine learning, medicine is transitioning into a data-driven era. This transition has the potential to revolutionise healthcare through improvements in early diagnosis, personalised treatment, and care.
My goal is to contribute to this advancement through research in computational medicine/clinical informatics.
Curriculum Vitae (Updated January 2024)
Ph.D. (passed without corrections)
I completed a Ph.D. at Cardiff University and the UK Dementia Research Institute, under the guidance of Caleb Webber and Cynthia Sandor. My research addressed various gaps in Parkinson's disease research, ranging from risk prediction to disease monitoring, through the application of data-driven methods in deeply phenotyped cohorts. I worked with diverse data modalities, including digital sensors, electronic health records, genetics, brain imaging, blood biochemistry, and clinical data. My work involved the application of various machine learning techniques, both supervised and unsupervised, to extract insights and improve understanding in this field.
M.Sc. in Cognitive Science (first-class)
During my studies at the University of Tübingen, I prioritized expanding my methodological skills. To achieve this, I enrolled in advanced courses on machine learning, statistics, and data science. Notable highlights of my studies were seminars on computational psychiatry and deep learning for medicine, which demonstrated the significant impact advanced methodologies can have in the realm of neurological diseases.
B.Sc. in Cognitive Science (first-class)
Throughout my studies at the University of Osnabrück, I attended introductory courses covering various aspects of cognitive science, thereby gaining fundamental knowledge and skills in this interdisciplinary field. I developed a particular interest in neuropsychology, neurobiology, and neuroinformatics, and pursued advanced courses in these subjects. To establish a strong methodological foundation, I placed special emphasis on mathematics and computer science.
For a complete list of my publications, see my google scholar profile.
a.schalkamp@imperial.ac.uk
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