Welcome to Global fNIRS
Globalfnirs is a multidisciplinary project dedicated to advancing global health initiatives through the use of a low cost, portable and non-invasive neuroimaging technology, functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). Our goal is to provide tools which supplement current methods for assessing cognitive function of the developing brain in resource poor settings. We believe that establishing earlier and more objective biomarkers of typical and atypical cognitive development will be of value in assessing interventional outcomes and risk prevention strategies.
Read all about our current research project BRIGHT:
For the most recent updates, follow our Twitter feed @globalfnirs and @bright_project
The Bright project is funded by Bill and Melinda Gates foundation
and it is partner with University College London, Birkbeck College University of London – Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, BabyLab, University of Cambridge and MRC – London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Today is the last day of long-standing BRIGHT member Malen @malen_cll. While we are sad to see her go, the whole team would like to thank her for her invaluable contribution to the project over the past three years, and wish her the very best for her next adventures!
Learn more how we use LENA recordings to get a naturalistic insight into babies’ language environment in the UK and The Gambia. This work is led by @malen_cll , one of our brilliant postdocs @LENAEarlyTalk https://t.co/MNI6NHNlkv
Getting ready for the grand finale #vICIS2020
Visit @malen_cll at her poster P4-D-55 to find out about how we use #LENA to measure language in The Gambia.
Last but not least tune into symposium S.33 chaired by @foxtexel to hear @bosiljka_m talk about parent child interactions!
And another great contribution from @cbulgarelli01, this time looking at functional connectivity patterns at 1 and 5 months in the Gambia. Stop by poster P3-B-28 between 12-1pm to find out more #vICIS2020 #vICIS
Good morning #vICIS2020 ! Today I am presenting poster P3-B-28: “Investigating the development of functional connectivity between 1 and 5 months in The Gambia”. I will be online to chat from 12-1 BST, do email me if this time does not work for you!
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Today @Laura_Katus will be presenting her work on explicit memory development over the first year of life in The Gambia and the UK. Stop by poster P3-B-14 between 12-1.30pm for a chat
I'll be available to chat on Wednesday June 8th 12-1.30pm BST, but happy to chat on email if this isn't your time zone..
Delighted about this acknowledgement of my doctoral thesis. Many thanks to the @Infantstudies awards committee and to the @bright_project team for their continued support! https://t.co/v4peuV8jJc
