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Neuroimaging Field Methods Using Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy NIRS Neuroimaging to Study Global Child Development: Rural Sub-Saharan Africa

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Using fNIRS to Study Working Memory of Infants in Rural Africa.

K Begus¹, S Lloyd-Fox^2,3, D Halliday³

¹Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, Birkbeck College, University of London, London, UK. k.begus@bbk.ac.uk.

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology

|January 20, 2016

Summary

Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) shows promise as an alternative to behavioral assessments for infant cognitive development in rural Africa. This pilot study explored its use for assessing working memory in infants.

Keywords:

Infants Nutrition Working memory fNIRS

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Developmental Psychology
Global Health

Background:

Traditional behavioral assessments of infant cognitive development can be challenging in resource-limited settings.
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) offers a non-invasive neuroimaging technique to measure brain activity.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility of using fNIRS as an alternative to behavioral methods for assessing cognitive development in infants.
To explore the potential of fNIRS in global health studies, particularly for investigating nutritional impacts.

Main Methods:

A pilot study was conducted with 12-16-month-old infants in rural Africa.
fNIRS was used to measure brain activity related to working memory tasks.
Feasibility and preliminary results were assessed.

Main Results:

Preliminary results indicate the feasibility of employing fNIRS in this population and setting.
The study identified potential benefits and limitations for future fNIRS applications.

Conclusions:

fNIRS presents a viable alternative for assessing infant cognitive development, especially in remote areas.
Further research using fNIRS is warranted to understand the effects of nutritional insults and interventions in global health contexts.