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T01 - Digital biomarkers for speech changes in Parkinson‘s disease

The project aims to transfer foundational knowledge about phonetic-prosodic changes in the speech system of neurotypical and pathological speakers into a clinical context. Together with our industry partner ki:elements GmbH, we are developing an algorithm that reliably detects clinically relevant speech changes in Parkinson’s disease using digital biomarkers. The algorithm is intended for long-term use in clinical practice to help preserve the communication abilities of Parkinson's patients through timely speech therapy.

Team

Prof. Dr. Doris Mücke

Project Leader T01

Office: Phonetics, Herbert-Lewin-Str.6
E-Mail: doris.muecke(at)uni-koeln.de
Phone: (+49) 221 470-4256

Prof. Dr. Michael T. Barbe

Project Leader T01

Office: Neurology, Kerpener Str. 62
E-Mail: michael.barbe(at)uk-koeln.de
Phone: (+49) 221 478-7494

Dr. Tabea Thies

Project Partner T01

Office: Neurology, Karpener Str. 62
E-Mail: tabea.thies(at)ki-elements.de
Phone: (+49) 221 47898578

Dr. Ilona Rubi - Fessen

Associated Researcher T01

Office: Chair in Speech Language Pathology, Klosterstr. 1
E-Mail: ilona.rubi-fessen(at)uk-koeln.de
Phone: (+49) 221 4705508

Dr. Joshua Strelow

Post Doc T01

Office: Neurology, Kerpener Str. 62
E-Mail: joshua.strelow2(at)uk-koeln.de
Phone: (+49) 221 478-4013

Ulrike Rupprecht

Doktorandin T01

Büro: Neurologie, Karpener Str. 62
E-Mail: u.rupprecht(at)uni-koeln.de

ki:elements GmbH

Project partner T01

Office: Bleichstr. 27, Saarbrücken
E-Mail: info(at)ki-elements.de
Phone: (+49) 681372009200

Student Assistants


Helene Becker | helene.becker(at)uni-koeln.de

Felix Kopner | felix.kopner(at)uni-koeln.de

Ursel Unkelbach | ursel.unkelbach(at)uni-koeln.de

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