DETERMINING THE MECHANISMS LEADING TO LONG-TERM IMPAIRMENT IN VERY PRETERM CHILDREN: THE VIBeS LONGITUDINAL STUDY. [ 2008 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Peter Anderson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Jeanie Cheong ,  Prof Jeffrey Neil ,  Prof Lex Doyle ,  Prof Rod Hunt
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Brief description Approximately 50% of children born very preterm will develop significant problems. The objective of this project is to determine the mechanisms leading to these problems. We will do this by assessing at school-age a unique and valuable cohort of very preterm infants (VIBeS cohort) who had state-of-the-art brain scans shortly after birth and neurobehaviour assessments across early childhood. This school-age follow-up will involve repeat brain scans and detailed neuropsychological assessments.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,061,733.89

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant