HFAR
Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe De Rothschild
The Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital, located in Paris, is a non-profit university hospital. It is nationally and internationally recognized for its medical and research expertise in ophthalmology and neurosciences, including neurology, adult and pediatric neurosurgery, and interventional neuroradiology. Leveraging its advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, the foundation plays a pivotal role in the project's efforts to develop innovative strategies for the early detection and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases.
Key Person
Dr. Frank van der Heide
Junior principal investigator and Physician-scientist
Dr. Frank van der Heide is a physician-scientist at the Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild (HFAR) in Paris. He earned his MD and PhD from Maastricht University and an MSc in Epidemiology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on retinal imaging as a tool for early detection of cognitive decline and dementia. He also holds degrees in classical piano from the Maastricht Music Academy, combining scientific expertise with artistic insight.