BIBs- Brain Imaging in Babies
Brain Imaging in Babies study- Dr Grainne McAlonan
The Brain Imaging in Babies study (BIBs) aims to better understand how a baby's brain develops from before birth up until 3-4 years of age. We use state of the art MRI scans and behavioural assessments to provide the earliest information on infant brain development.
MRI scans allow us to take pictures of the baby's bran without the use of harmful radiation. As well as learning more about typical development, we would like to try to identify factors that help predict whether a child will or will not develop traits of conditions such as Autism or ADHD. Long-term, this may help us target useful interventions at early stages to children most in need.
The BIBs study is part of the wider EU- AIMS project (European Autism Interventions - A multicentre Study for developing new medications). This is an innovative programme which brings together scientists across Europe to identify biomarkers for autism spectrum and related conditions.
If you are interested in hearing more about the study, please contact Dr Gráinne McAlonan (Principal Investigator) or a member of the BIBs team.