Role Title: Research Intern – 3D Facial Imaging in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Organisation: Child and Adolescent Health Service
Internship Period: Summer (November - December)
Location: Nedlands
The intern will undertake a structured literature or scoping review examining the use of 3D imaging and stereoscopic photography to assess the sentinel facial features associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
The review will examine how 3D imaging has been used to identify and measure relevant craniofacial features, including available methodologies, reference datasets, validation approaches and limitations. It will also compare the advantages and limitations of 3D/stereoscopic imaging with conventional 2D photography for facial measurement.
Particular consideration will be given to the applicability of existing evidence and reference datasets to Australian Aboriginal children and young people, including evidence gaps relevant to future research.
Project deliverables:
- Documented literature or scoping review search strategy
- Evidence extraction matrix covering imaging method, population, facial features assessed, measurement methodology, reference dataset and validation approach
- Comparison of 3D/stereoscopic versus 2D facial imaging
- Evidence-gap analysis, particularly regarding the applicability of existing reference data to Australian Aboriginal children and young people
- Concise final report with recommendations for future research
- 10-minute presentation to the research/project team
The Child and Adolescent Health Service is part of the Department and has a vision, values and strategic objectives for 2018 - 2023 to achieve healthy kids and healthy communities for Western Australia.