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Biography
Dr Magda Bucholc is a Lecturer in Data Analytics at the Intelligent Systems Research Centre at Ulster University. She works on the development and implementation of statistical frameworks and computational methodologies in clinical decision making, in particular, to improve current disease risk prediction models, enable earlier diagnosis, optimize allocation of health care resources, and deliver more tailored treatments to patients.
She is a member of several professional societies, including Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment, Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK), and IEEE. She is also a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society and serves as a Royal Statistical Society NI Committee Member. Her research has been supported by funding from various sources including ESRC, ARUK, INTERREG VA, Department for the Economy, Science Foundation Ireland, HSC R&D Public Health Agency, Global Challenge Research Fund, and Ulster University Research Challenge Fund.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Artificial intelligence for dementia research methods optimization
The Deep Dementia Phenotyping (DEMON) Network, Bucholc, M., James, C., Khleifat, A. A., Badhwar, A., Clarke, N., Dehsarvi, A., Madan, C. R., Marzi, S. J., Shand, C., Schilder, B. M., Tamburin, S., Tantiangco, H. M., Lourida, I., Llewellyn, D. J. & Ranson, J. M., 28 Dec 2023, In: Alzheimer's and Dementia. 19, 12, p. 5934-5951 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A practical computerized decision support system for predicting the severity of Alzheimer's disease of an individual
Bucholc, M., Ding, X., Wang, H. /. H., Glass, D. H., Wang, H., Prasad, G., Maguire, L., Bjourson, A., McClean, P., Todd, S., Finn, D. & Wong-Lin, K., 15 Sept 2019, In: Expert Systems with Applications. 130, p. 157-171 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A hybrid machine learning approach for prediction of conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia
Bucholc, M., Titarenko, S., Ding, X., Canavan, C. & Chen, T., 1 May 2023, In: Expert Systems with Applications, online available. 217, p. 1-9 9 p., 119541.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association of the use of hearing aids with the conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia and progression of dementia: a longitudinal retrospective study
Bucholc, M., McClean, P., Bauermeister, S., Todd, S., Ding, X., Ye, Q., Wang, D., Huang, W. & Maguire, L., 14 Feb 2021, In: Alzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research and Clinical Interventions. 7, 1, p. 1-11 11 p., e12122.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The impact of hearing impairment and hearing aid use on progression to mild cognitive impairment in cognitively healthy adults: An observational cohort study
Bucholc, M., Bauermeister, S., Kaur, D., McClean, P. L. & Todd, S., 22 Feb 2022, (Published online) In: Alzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research and Clinical Interventions. 8, 1, p. 1-12 12 p., e12248.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Ulster University Research Excellence Award - Business Category (Under 50 employees)
Bucholc, M. (Recipient), Ding, X. (Recipient), Wong-Lin, K. (Recipient), Maguire, L. (Recipient), Devine, P. (Recipient), Wang, H. /. H. (Recipient), Glass, D. H. (Recipient), Wang, H. (Recipient), Prasad, G. (Recipient), Bjourson, A. (Recipient), Dowey, L. (Recipient) & Price, R. (Recipient), 9 May 2019
Prize
Activities
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Lancet (Journal)
Bucholc, M. (Reviewer)
2 Jul 2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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Cox Regression, Dementia Platform UK Autumn Academy, Oxford University
Bucholc, M. (Speaker)
Nov 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Bayesian Analysis, Royal Statistical Society
Bucholc, M. (Participant)
6 Jul 2021 → 7 Jul 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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British Standards Institution committee (CH/304/1) (External organisation)
Bucholc, M. (Member)
2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Survival Analysis, Dementia Platform UK Autumn Academy, Oxford University
Bucholc, M. (Speaker)
Sept 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Miami Herald: How Much Do Hearing Aids Cost in 2022? What You Need to Know
12/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Daily Express: Dementia - An easy way to slow down cognitive decline and reduce dementia risk
16/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Medscape UK: Hearing Loss in Adults Linked to Worsening Cognition
10/03/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Derry Journal: Derry research points to hearing loss link to dementia precursor
7/03/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Dementia Platform UK: Study finds hearing aid use is linked to slower decline in thinking skills
23/02/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Profiles
Projects
- 10 Finished
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ADR (Wave 3) 2021-2022
O'Neill, S. (CoI), Rosato, M. (CoI), Leavey, G. (PI), Bucholc, M. (CoI), Douglas, R. (CoI) & McKenzie, P. (CoI)
1/04/21 → 31/03/22
Project: Research
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The Allstate NI/University AI Research Partnership
Coyle, D. (PI) & Bucholc, M. (CoI)
9/03/21 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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COVRES: Understanding the Host-Virus Response in Patients with Mild versus Serious Disease.
Bucholc, M. (CoI), Rai, T. S. (CoI), Shukla, P. (CoI), Zhang, S.-D. (CoI), Murray, E. (CoI), Gibson, D. (CoI), Bjourson, T. (PI) & Walsh, C. (CoI)
1/11/20 → 31/03/21
Project: Research
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Enhanced decision support tool for timely diagnosis of dementia
Bucholc, M. (CoI), Wong-Lin, K. (CoI), Dowey, L. R. (CoI) & Price, R. (PI)
1/11/19 → 31/03/20
Project: Research
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A semi-supervised machine learning framework for predicting conversion from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease
Bucholc, M. (PI) & McClean, P. (CoI)
1/10/19 → 31/10/23
Project: Research