Global fNIRS – Brain Imaging for Global Health

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

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Marina Plyta @MarinaPlyta·

22 Jan

Honoured to attend Prof @clare_elwell's talk and hear about this amazing project. Effects of #malnutrition in brain function. https://t.co/SqHxYrrif2

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Clare Elwell @clare_elwell·

20 Dec

ICYMI our ⁦@bright_project⁩ paper describing how we set up #fNIRS, EEG and eye tracking testing for 0-24 month infants with our partners ⁦@mrcunitgambia⁩: Implementing neuroimaging and eye tracking... | Gates Open Research https://t.co/mWxS7PZLjw

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Clare Elwell @clare_elwell·

20 Dec

Thank you @bright_project for all your hard work in 2019. Completed infant testing in UK and all 18 month assessments @mrcunitgambia. First results published. PhD and fellowship successes. #MadeAtUCL shortlist. And closer to understanding impact of early adversity on young brains

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Clare Elwell @clare_elwell·

4 Dec

Only two more days to vote for @bright_project in the #MadeAtUCL campaign!!!
VOTE here👇 https://t.co/Bfxoe8LJMH

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The BRIGHT Project @bright_project·

20 Nov

I just donated a special premature nappy to a UK hospital by tweeting #PampersForPreemies - show your support and do the same! 👶

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