David A. Merle

Ophthalmology Resident | Biochemist @ Centre for Ophthalmology Tübingen | Medical University Graz

[INSIGHTeyehub @INSIGHTeyehub]

Writing for @OphthoMag, @pearsekeane explores the current state of AI, reflecting on historic tech breakthroughs.

Pearse shares his perspective as artificial medical intelligence prof @UCLeye, consultant ophthalmologist @Moorfields and INSIGHT director.
https://t.co/Z2tCOJuWso

[Pearse Keane @pearsekeane]

I think this could be one of the most impactful studies that I’ve been involved with in my career to date 👇👇👇

(Proud to have played a small role!)

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

Extreme exercise and longevity: detrimental or beneficial?
https://t.co/nBABWajAVp
In a retrospective study of the 1st 200 athletes to run < 4 minute miles, there was evidence of several (~5) years longer lifespan compared with the general population. Still an unsettled question, but certainly supports lack of harm

[David A. Merle @DocDaveAM]

@KonBalaskas @JAMAOphth @MoorfieldsBRC @UCLeye Congrats! Nice one!

[Institute for Ophthalmic Research Tübingen @eyetuebingen]

#ARVO is the largest worldwide gathering of specialists in #ophthalmology. IOR Tübingen has more than 30 presentations. This confirms our worldwide position as one of the most important research institutes in ophthalmology 💪👁️
@TueNeuroCampus @uni_tue
👉https://t.co/k8PMYmOtwl

[David A. Merle @DocDaveAM]

#RETFound The first-in-the-world AI foundation model for ophthalmology.

Really excited about all the opportunities that will arise from this. Always keep an eye on @pearsekeane and team, the best is yet to come 👍

https://t.co/FOkZjnXRMg

[Pearse Keane @pearsekeane]

It’s almost hard to comprehend the impact this will have…. for all of humanity…

[David A. Merle @DocDaveAM]

@pearsekeane Agreed! Just thinking of the future potential concerning dynamic structures and interaction modelling is beyond exciting 😃

[David A. Merle @DocDaveAM]

@pearsekeane @ARVOtvst @ARVOinfo Nice work! Congratulations! 👏

[Michael F. Chiang, MD @NEIDirector]

To residents starting today:

Enjoy! I began #ophthalmology residency 25 years ago (7/1/1997) &amp; never imagined it would be so amazing.

50% of what you learn will become obsolete in your career. Make sure to learn how the standard of care evolves … through #research. #MedTwitter

[David A. Merle @DocDaveAM]

@pearsekeane @HannaFaber1 @Moorfields Go Hanna! 😀👍

[Pearse Keane @pearsekeane]

#AlzEye

@Moorfields @UCLeye @MoorfieldsBRC

With @sktywagner and others 😀👌

[Simon J. Clark @ProfClark]

Mast cell infiltration of the choroid and protease release are early events in age-related macular degeneration associated with genetic risk at both chromosomes 1q32 and 10q26 https://t.co/UjngZTVlTn

[David A. Merle @DocDaveAM]

@AngelaArmento Good city, great people 😉

[David A. Merle @DocDaveAM]

@HEnterprises1 @CiaraOByrne6 @pearsekeane @TheEconomist @Moorfields Really cool! Congrats 🎉

[Simon J. Clark @ProfClark]

Monetizing speedy publication is akin to predatory open access

[Christian Lindner @c_lindner]

🐤😉. CL

[David A. Merle @DocDaveAM]

@uni_tue @Cyber_Valley @BWKI10 Awesome!

[David A. Merle @DocDaveAM]

@sharmaruchi29 @Kapilbharti123 @DavideOrtolan91 @far_mit @CommsBio Nice! Can you please share the link? 👍

[David A. Merle @DocDaveAM]

@roumenina @ec_cancer_Idf @CRCordeliers Congratulations 👍