Project Code
NMH27Br Chakkarapani
Project Type
Dry lab
Research Theme
Neuroscience and Mental Health
Project Summary Download
Summary
Birth asphyxia occurs when a baby is deprived of oxygen around birth, causing brain injury, disability or death. This project will study two early signs of brain health in affected babies. First, it will record early brain activity in moderate-to-late preterm babies to understand what normal and abnormal patterns look like. Second, it will test whether a simple video-based assessment of babies’ spontaneous movements at 3 months can predict later thinking and learning difficulties in babies who underwent cooling treatment for birth asphyxia. The findings could improve early diagnosis, guide follow-up, and refine brain monitoring.
Can the project be completed part time?
Yes
Lead Supervisor
Dr Ela Chakkarapani
Lead Supervisor Email
ela.chakkarapani@bristol.ac.uk
University Affiliation
University of Bristol
