This federal Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (CFDA 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health), provides $422,619 to Trustees of Boston University to advance high-density wearable functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) systems. The project aims to improve the sensitivity and inclusiveness of fNIRS measurements to enable continuous tracking of human brain function and behavior in real-world environments. Key objectives include achieving a 5X improvement in detector signal-to-noise ratio to benefit all subjects, increasing LED peak powers up to 100X for subjects with highly attenuating hair and skin, and delivering a 10X improvement in image contrast-to-noise ratio through ultra-high-density fNIRS. The project will also conduct a demonstrative study on the impact of mental workload on spatial navigation to showcase the enhanced capabilities of the wearable fNIRS technology in diverse human subjects. This 2-year award period runs from September 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $422.6k | 8/26/24 |