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The MRI Study of normal brain development |
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KETC channel 9 did a story on Brain Imaging in a recent episode of Living St. Louis. They feature some of the work done by our lab. Watch the Video: Brain Imaging  Welcome to the MRI study of normal pediatric brain development! |
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Dr. Kelly Botteron Principal Investigator What is an MRI?  Research Staff Click Here to read about our project in Child Magazine |
We're conducting a research study of children in the St. Louis area, funded by the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. government agency that sponsors most of the medical research conducted on health issues in the United States. St. Louis has been chosen as one of seven cities across the U.S., including Irvine and Los Angeles California, Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Houston. The goal of this study is to find out how the brains of typical children develop, ranging from newborns to teenagers. This information will provide essential knowledge for scientists throughout the country for years to come. It can help us understand the causes of serious childhood conditions like epilepsy, autism, and mental retardation. It can also help us understand how problems such as environmental pollution and drug abuse affect children's brains. The study uses the technique of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This is a safe and painless method of taking pictures of the brain. There is no radiation and no medication used in our study. No blood collections will be made. In addition to the MRI scanning, your child will be asked to complete some tests of mental ability and psychological development. Your child will also receive a neurological examination by a physician. Finally, you will be interviewed about your family history and your child's development. All information we collect is kept strictly confidential. Payment is provided for participating. If you'd like to know more about joining this study, please contact us. Here's how you can reach us: |
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