BBOP at Emory University

10/07/2025

At BBOP, we work every day to improve the lives of families impacted by CP. On , we especially celebrate the families we serve!

Today, October 6, is World Cerebral Palsy Day! 🌎

is about recognition, inclusion, and action for the 50 million people worldwide that live with cerebral palsy. It’s a day to celebrate the achievements of the CP community, challenge barriers, and push for a more accessible, inclusive world.

Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong physical disability, affecting a person's ability to walk, move, or communicate. It is caused by an injury to the developing brain, but every individual’s experience with cerebral palsy is unique. Every story is different, but our community stands together — .

Share your story and tag us is your posts/stories so we can show how diverse and expansive our community really is!

09/16/2025

Is your child between 12-36 months and taking steps? If so, we would love to learn from them!

09/12/2025

This past weekend, we were honored to learn alongside leading researchers, clinicians, and advocates, all dedicated to advancing early detection & intervention for cerebral palsy. Our lab members also had the chance to share their research and passions for improving treatment strategies for children. Huge thanks to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and Dr. Nathalie Maitre for putting together such an inspiring event!

02/05/2025

We are seeking babies between 22-26 months old to receive a FREE HINE Neurological exam as part of our HINE Validation Study! Families who choose to participate will be compensated for their time. Please share with friends and family with 2 year old's and reach out if your interested!

BBOP@Emory.edu

02/03/2025

We are seeking babies between 22-26 months old to receive a FREE HINE Neurological exam as part of our HINE Validation Study! Families who choose to participate will be compensated for their time. Please share with friends and family with 2 year old's and reach out if your interested!

BBOP@Emory.edu

01/07/2025

01/04/2025

Introducing the APPLES-tele Research Study. If you have any questions or are interested in getting started with the study, please contact us at the BBOP (Baby Brain Optimization Project) Lab at Emory University - BBOP@emory.edu or 678-476-5152.

11/22/2024

Our postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Caitlin Kjeldsen, recently traveled to Nancy, France where she was invited to represent the BBOP Lab at the Journée d’Actualités en Lorraine en Néonatologie (JALON) Congress. She shared the exciting work we are doing with caregiver’s voice to support the neurodevelopment of infants in Neonatal Intensive Care. Congrats to Dr. Kjeldsen on a successful presentation! Always exciting to take our work abroad!