A Research Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Boston Children's Hospital/HMS Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · NIH-11134433
This center brings together experts to understand and find new ways to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11134433 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This grant supports a major research center focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The center aims to discover the genetic and other causes of IDD, understand how these conditions affect cells, and use animal models to test new treatments. The ultimate goal is to quickly turn these discoveries into new ways to prevent and treat IDDs, improving the lives of affected individuals. The center also supports training for future researchers and shares new findings with the broader community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This grant supports foundational and translational research, so it does not directly recruit patients for a specific study, but its findings are intended to benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities would not directly benefit from this specific research center's focus.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this center's work could lead to a deeper understanding of IDDs and the development of new prevention and treatment strategies for patients.
How similar studies have performed: This center builds upon existing knowledge in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities, aiming to accelerate discoveries through collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SAHIN, MUSTAFA — BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: SAHIN, MUSTAFA
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.