IMAGINE CP: Imaging & Genomics of children with CP

Chief Investigators: Wright (QBI), Fahey (VIC), Boyd, Rose. (CPA 2016-2021).

Aims: Cross sectional study of a longitudinal cohort evaluating Whole Exome sequencing (WES) combined with advanced 3T MRI and deep phenotyping in 200 children with CP.

New Knowledge: This unique cohort will provide data for personalised medicine prediction of longer-term outcomes and treatment response.

Project members

Associate Professor Michael Fahey

Director of Neurogenetics, Monash Paediatrics
Monash University
Head of Child Neurology
Monash Children’s Hospital

Professor Roslyn Boyd

Scientific Director, Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre
Child Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland

Professor Stephen Rose

Senior Principal Research Scientist Leader; Probing Biosystems Future Science Platform
CSIRO, The University of Queensland