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Exploring early brain development in real-world settings: an interview with Dr. Paola Pinti
Dr. Paola Pinti is a Senior Research Laboratory Developer in the Birkbeck ToddlerLab. In this interview, she shares her experience in neuroscience, her work in the ToddlerLab, and the usage of a multimodal set-up to investigate behavior and brain of preschool children.
Using fNIRS to study infants and babies brain – exploring a Brite mind
In the first years of life, the brain shows the fastest and most significant growth. This time period is also crucial for discovering the onset of cognitive deficits and several neuropsychiatric disorders. Hence, proper brain development in infants builds the foundation for a successful and healthy future as an adult.
Exploring the infant brain with fNIRS
Testing young babies, between 0 and 2 years of age, is definitely fun, but it also comes with challenges. We asked several developmental researchers to point out the main difficulties they typically encounter and what features an infant-friendly NIRS should have. So, what are these challenges and what can researchers and technology do to overcome them?