This episode explores new research from BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) that uses an innovative MRI technique to measure brain oxygen metabolism in preterm infants. Dr. Alexander Weber, an MRI biomedical engineer and investigator at BCCHR, explains how this safe, noninvasive method offers a clearer window into brain health during a critical stage of development.
The study looked at how different types of respiratory support were associated with brain oxygen use in very preterm babies. This conversation highlights the potential for quantitative MRI to guide more personalized neonatal care in the future.
Learn more about the topics discussed in this episode:
Assessing semiregional cerebral oxygen consumption (CMRO2) in preterm neonates: A quantitative MRI cohort study with exploratory analysis of respiratory support, NMR in Biomedicine
Please note that the NICU mentioned in this episode is located at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre.
All episodes written and produced by the Research Communications team at BC Children's Hospital Research Institute.
Theme music: "Life Is Beautiful" by Anastasia Kir
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