A center focused on pediatric brain health and development.
Administrative Core
This study is all about improving brain health for kids by supporting research and training at Boys Town National Research Hospital, and it’s designed for anyone interested in helping young people with brain development and health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Father Flanagan's Boys' Home NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boys Town, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11021058 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to enhance pediatric brain health through a comprehensive administrative core that supports various programs at the Boys Town National Research Hospital. It will focus on developmental neuroscience and neuroimaging while providing mentorship and career development for researchers in the field. The core will also facilitate community outreach and training initiatives to foster collaboration and support for local pediatric neuroscience projects. By managing and evaluating these programs, the core aims to create a cohesive environment for advancing brain health research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include children aged 0-11 years who may be affected by developmental brain health issues.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 0-11 years or those not experiencing developmental brain health concerns may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of brain health issues in children.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research initiatives have shown promise in enhancing pediatric brain health and development, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boys Town, United States
- Father Flanagan's Boys' Home — Boys Town, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilson, Tony W — Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
- Study coordinator: Wilson, Tony W
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.