EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 52 MIN
#24 Elli Valla: How can handwriting help detect Parkinson’s disease?
from TalTech Digital Health · host TalTech Digital Health
In this episode, Priit Kruus talks with Elli Valla, a recent TalTech PhD graduate, about her research using AI and microkinematic analysis to detect Parkinson’s disease through fine motor skill assessment & handwriting on tablet devices. With 96.6% accuracy achieved through synthetic data and deep learning, Elli shares how this method could transform remote diagnostics.We also dive into the realities of healthcare AI—regulatory hurdles, real-world implementation, and the promise of digital twins in personalized medicine.
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In this episode, Priit Kruus talks with Elli Valla, a recent TalTech PhD graduate, about her research using AI and microkinematic analysis to detect Parkinson’s disease through fine motor skill assessment & handwriting on tablet devices. With 96.6% accuracy achieved through synthetic data and deep learning, Elli shares how this method could transform remote diagnostics. We also dive into the realities of healthcare AI—regulatory hurdles, real-world implementation, and the promise o...
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#24 Elli Valla: How can handwriting help detect Parkinson’s disease?
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