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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

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

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

Dr. Tabea Thies

Postdoc T01

Office: Neurology, Kerpener Str. 62
E-Mail: tabea.thies(at)uk-koeln.de
Phone: (+49) 221 478-98578
Dr. Ilona Rubi-Fessen

Dr. Ilona Rubi-Fessen

Associated Researcher T01

Office: Chair in Speech Language Pathology, Klosterstr. 1
E-Mail: ilona.rubi-fessen(at)uni-koeln.de
Phone: (+49) 221 470-5508
Dr. Joshua Strelow

Dr. Joshua Strelow

Postdoc T01

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

Dr. Johannes Tröger

Project partner T01

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

ki:elements GmbH

Project Partner T01

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

Publications

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