Executive dysfunction and brain development in very preterm 13-year-olds - A longitudinal MRI study. [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Peter Anderson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Deanne Thompson ,  A/Pr Katherine Lee ,  Dr Megan Spencer-Smith ,  Prof Jeffrey Neil
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Brief description An area of concern for very preterm children is executive function (i.e. skills used for problem solving), which is related to educational problems, behavioural issues and social difficulties. In very preterm children this study will 1) determine if executive function problems remain stable, worsen, or improve with age; 2) look for markers for these problems from infant brain scans; and 3) examine how executive function difficulties are related to brain re-organisation.

Funding Amount $AUD 738,655.97

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant