Talk and Visit by Paul Roberts

We are pleased to announce that Paul Roberts will be our next “Visiting Researcher” for the „limits2vision“ programme. During his visit to the Institute for Ophthalmic Research in Tübingen on Wednesday 3 June, Paul will give a talk entitled “Mathematical models of retinal degeneration and metabolism” at 9 a.m. in the HNO (ENT) Lecture Hall.

He is currently a lecturer in the Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences at City, University of London, where he leads the Mathematical and Computational Ophthalmology (MaCO) group. Mathematical Ophthalmology (a term coined by Dr Paul Roberts) concerns the use of mechanistic mathematical models to derive insight into the mechanisms underpinning the structure and function of the eye in health, development and disease and to predict the effects of existing and putative treatments. Computational Ophthalmology (an existing term) involves the application of advanced computational techniques, including artificial intelligence, to the big data being generated in ophthalmology, to identify pathology and predict disease progression. In both cases the ultimate aim is to derive genuine translational impact in healthcare, accelerating progress towards more effective treatments, personalised treatment strategies and clinical decision support systems. His pioneering models of retinal degeneration and photoreceptor dynamics, which combine mathematical analysis with experimental and clinical collaboration, have provided important insights into diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa.

Beyond his scientific contributions, Paul is widely recognised for engaging with the mathematical biology community, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring early-career researchers.

For more information about Paul Roberts and his research, please visit his homepage: paulrobertsmathbiol.com and his videos with his guests https://www.youtube.com/@MathCompOphth/playlists