Pilbara Faces
In partnership with Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Roy Hill Community Foundation, Pilbara Faces uses 3D facial analysis to unlock genetic clues in the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases.
With one third of rare diseases diagnosed through subtle facial clues, Pilbara Faces is helping to bring hope and support to remote Aboriginal families. The program is creating the first 3D photo library of Australian Aboriginal faces, with advanced Cliniface 3D facial analysis software helping to identify facial variations that can lead to a diagnosis,
Pilbara Faces has set the scene for combining multiple technologies,
including artificial intelligence and genomics, in order to provide advanced healthcare opportunities within one of the world’s most isolated regions.
Lyfe Langauges has stemed from Pilbara faces and launched with endorsement through United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Year of Indigenous Languages.
The project focuses on the translation of Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) Terminology, a form of standardised vocabulary of phenotypic abnormalities.
With applications to all areas of medicine, it creates a structured framework for disease translation. Additionally, with it linked to computer coding
abilities, it enables the possibility for interaction with new technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to auto populate discharge
summaries, enable real time translations and generate culturally appropriate public health education resources.
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