David Wright

David Wright is a Lecturer in Ophthalmic Data Science at Queen's University Belfast's School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences within the Centre for Public Health. His research focuses on applying machine learning to ophthalmic data, particularly analyzing electronic medical records to understand vision loss causes. He leads projects on AMD and diabetic retinopathy, including a data-driven public health approach project (R1870CPH).

Teaching responsibilities include coordinating the 'Rise of AI in Healthcare' module for medical undergraduates and supervising postgraduate R programming courses. He actively supervises PhD students like Benedict Leonard-Hawkhead (primary) and Hannah Griffin (secondary).

Research highlights include developing deep learning systems for stroke risk prediction and validating glaucoma risk models using electronic records. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and innovation.

Key collaborations include multi-country studies on vision care sustainability and AMD diagnosis algorithms. He has secured grants for projects like 'Algorithms for AMD Diagnosis' (R3195CPH) and 'Sustainable Vision Care SDGs' (R2806CPH).