Meryem Yücel Leads a Group of fNIRS Experts to Advance Field Accessibility and Resources
A society of neuroscience experts are creating a dedicated hub of resources for fNIRS research. by Danny Giancioppo Research Associate Professor Meryem Yücel (BME) isn’t just a technical director at the Neurophotonics Center––she’s also a leading expert in the field of functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), with a keen interest in community work. While there are […]
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Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a promising non-invasive neuroimaging technique that works by detecting changes in blood oxygenation linked to neural activity using near-infrared light. Compared to fMRI and various other methods commonly used to study the brain, fNIRS is easier to apply outside of laboratory settings.
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Forecasting Recovery: CBR Faculty Awarded $3.2M NIH Grant
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New eye camera captures digitally refocusable retinal images without mechanical focusing required, simplifying fundus cameras and eye exams
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