Brain Microstructural Development (BMD) Project
This project aims to characterise brain microstructural development in healthy children, using advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods.
About the BMD Project
We are a team of researchers interested in investigating how structures in the brain change and develop over time in children. This project aims to characterise brain microstructural development in healthy children, using advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods. Through understanding healthy development, we can utilise this insight to further our knowledge on childhood disease and illnesses.
Study Information
- Children volunteers are invited to attend a single visit at UCL GOS Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital
- The study includes some shorts questionnaires/tasks and MRI scanning
- Visit time: 2 hours (not including travel time)
- Location: 30 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1EH
Inclusion criteria to take part:
- Age 6 – 18 at date of visit
- In mainstream schools
- No significant health issues or taking any prescribed medication
Further information
- Video: What happens during a brain scan
- Travelling to GOSH
Further detailed information can also be found in the Participant Information Sheets (PIS):
- PIS for Parents
- PIS for Children (over 16 y.o)
- PIS for Children (between 10 – 16 y.o)
- PIS for Children (under 10 y.o)
- Privacy Notice
Contact
Please reach out to find out more about the study and if you’d like to participate:
This study has been approved by the UCL Life and Medical Sciences Research Ethics Committee (REC) under No. 0722.
BMD Team
The study team and collaborators:
- Prof. Chris Clark (UCL GOS ICH)
- Prof. Frederique Liegeois (UCL GOS ICH)
- Prof. Jon Clayden (UCL GOS ICH)
- Prof. Torsten Baldeweg (UCL GOS ICH)
- Dr. Kiran Seunarine (UCL GOS ICH & GOSH)
- Dr. Kshitij (Kish) Mankad (UCL GOS ICH & GOSH)
Funding
