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
We have a new paper out! @ABlasiRibera @foxtexel @Laura_Katus and @clare_elwell discuss
'fNIRS for Tracking Brain Development in the Context of Global Health Projects'
https://t.co/FHi4qkaHDP
https://t.co/9mjHUS5eEx…
@MDPIOpenAccess #mdpiphotonics
Our latest @bright_project paper has been accepted! Great work from @ABlasiRibera @Laura_Katus @foxtexel on the use of #fNIRS in resource poor settings @Globalfnirs. Link to follow.
Looking forward to sharing our experiences of setting up and running the @bright_project and discussing how we can support and encourage more impact with global healthcare technologies https://t.co/TIFqB0Ei7e
Many congratulations to @Laura_Katus and thank you for your invaluable contribution to @bright_project https://t.co/lYvKQeSLFh
Another success for one of our @bright_project team! Congratulations to @jasminesiew4 on her Marie Curie EU PhD studentship with the University of Ghent on the SAPIENS project examining early social brain development.
