Dr Abi Fukami-Gartner is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences  at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London.

He works on the "Brain Imaging in Babies Study", which has collected brain MRI data (at fetal, neonatal, and infant stages) alongside neurodevelopmental outcome data in children at higher likelihood of neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum conditions and ADHD.

He will also be working on the "Brain Health in Generation 2020" (Gen 2020) study, which aims to investigate the possible long-term impact(s) of Covid-19 on childhood development.

Previously, Abi undertook his doctoral studies at the Department of Early Life Imaging (formerly, the Centre for the Developing Brain) at King's College London and St Thomas’ Hospital. His research focused on early brain development in fetuses, neonates, and infants with Down syndrome.

Abi holds a PhD in Developmental Neuroscience (King’s College London), an MRes in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (King’s College London), and a BSc in Biochemistry (University of Bristol).

Research interests

• Neuroimaging
• Neurodevelopment
• Fetal, infant and childhood development
• Neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., Autism, ADHD)
• Learning and intellectual disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome)
• Mental health

Expertise and public engagement

Abi has been a member of the organising committee for the annual World Down Syndrome Day public engagement event held at the Francis Crick Institute.