Abstract: Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a non-invasive brain technique that uses low-levels of light to measure changes in cerebral blood oxygenation.  Compared to other modalities, this technique is more portable and places less restrictions on subject populations and experimental conditions, which makes this technology well suited for novel brain imaging studies.  In this talk, I will present results and discussion of some of the unique uses of this technology that my lab is involved with.  I will also discuss some of the challenges, solutions, and personal experiences that we have had in adapting brain imaging methods for these unique situations.  Included in this talk, I will present data from our work on brain imaging of mobility including gait, balance, and vestibular function.  I will also present some of our work on real-time imaging and biofeedback using fNIRS.  Finally, I will show some results from our work on child cognition including both functional, resting state, and dual-person (hyper scanning) fNIRS imaging work.   

Where: The Radiology Main Conference Room (PUH, E149)
Take the escalator in the main entrance in Presbyterian Hospital to the first floor (where the Starbucks is) and make a sharp left.  Go past the pharmacy and PNC Bank.  Turn left under sign for south elevator.  Make second left and E149 will be on your right.